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Invention of Prosthetic Limbs
FNews Magazine Article on Prosthetics
First known prostheses dates back to Ancient Egypt, where attatchable limbs were made of leather and wood. -
Sep 24, 1529
First Amputation
FNews Magaizine Article on Prosthetics
Ambroise Paré created the first prostheses with articulated joints and pioneered the medical procedure of amputation. -
Pieter Verduyn
How Stuff Works Article on ProthesisPieter Verduyn, a Dutch surgeon, developed lower leg prosthesis with hinges and a leather cuff to improve the sttatchment to the body -
Moving Prosthetic Arms
How Stuff Works Article on ProstheticsA prosthetic arm that could be moved with the opposite shoulder it was strapped to, was created. -
Moving Artificial Limbs
FNews Magazine Article on ProstheticsThis was the year where the first artificial limb could be moved my muscle contractions, signaling a brewakthrough in prosthetic usability and function. -
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Lighter Prothetics
FNews Magazine Article on Prosthetics
During the World War II period lighter materials such as aluminum and plastic were being used to made prosthetics, making them easier to use and wear. -
Major Advancement
About.com Article on Prosthetic Limbs
At UC, a suction sock for the above-knee prosthesis was created. -
Below the Knee Prosthesis
About.com Article about Prosthetic Limbs
Ysidro M. Martinez' invention of a below-the-knee prosthesis avoided some of the problems associated with conventional artificial limbs. He did not attempt to replicate the natural limb with articulated joints in the ankle or foot. -
New Technology Allows the Mind to Control Prosthetics
Mashable Video about New Technology
Watch the video to find out about this new technology that allows the mind to control prosthetic limbs. -
Infinite Biomedical Technologies Releases Innovative New Technology for Prosthetic Limb Control
PR Web Article About New Technology
In Baltimore City’s Emerging Technology Center (ETC), they have announced the release of its MORPH™ technology – an innovative new controlling technology for upper limb myo-electric prosthetics.
