From the surgical to the mechanical art / J. & E. Ferris.

  • J. & E. Ferris.
Date:
1891
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: From the surgical to the mechanical art / J. & E. Ferris. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    LEG FOR THIGH AMPUTATION. FiG. 7. Fig. 7 represents a full length leg, such as is required for a thigh amputation at any point between the hip and knee-joints The top or socket of the leg is perfectly fitted to the shape of the stump. The leg is held firmly in its position either by means of straps passing over the shoulders, or by means of a belt, which has a running cord attached to the top of the socket. The latter we strongly recommend. Fig. 8 is the leg we make when the amputation is at the knee-joint, or at the upper third of the lower leg, leaving the stump so short that it cannot be used. The entire bear¬ ing in the later case is taken on the knee. The socket of this leg does not extend up to the body, being made open in front and secured by means of lacing. In most cases a strap over the shoulders is necessary. FhG. 8. LEG FOR AMPUTATION AT KNEE-JOINT.