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424 BC th first prosthetic
The first prosthetic was found in in Egypt. It was found attached to a mummy's leg. The prosthetic was a foot mode of wood Iron and copper -
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218-210 BC Roman General
During this time period one innovative prosthetic was found, It was an arm fitted so that is could hold a shield in battle. The arm belonged to a Roman General -
Period: 476 to Nov 14, 1000
Dark Ages
There wasn't too many improvements made during the Dark Ages this are is notable for peg legs and arm hooks -
Nov 13, 1500
Early 1500s
During the early 1500s the first moving hand was created, by Mr. Berlichinger -
Nov 13, 1550
Mid to late 1500s
Ambroise Pare is to many known as the father of modern amputation surgery and prosthetic design. He invented an above the knee prosthetic with a working knee cap, the engineering features are still used in today's desings -
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Late reinessance
Many Improvements were made during this time period for example a non locking knee cap, The Anglesey leg, as well as new amputations methods that meant that the foot could now be amputated without cutting up to the thigh,.Late in this period Dubois Parmlee invented an advanced prosthesis with a suction socket, polycentric knee and multi-articulated foot. -
The U.S Starts to get involved
The U.S. started to focus on the field of prosthetics during the cold war. The cosmetic rubber hand was introduced with fingers that could move and various attachments for them. -
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The Prosthetics become individualized
Plastics, polycarbonates, resins, and laminates were materials that started replacing wood and leather models. Synthetic sockets made for every patient making them comfortable. Light materials were also used like carbon fibers. -
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More current times
Prosthetics are specialized with many models for different activities. For example running dancing and grabbing objects they have computers in them to help the processes -
Specialized Prosthetics
The most advanced prosthetics are funded by DARPA. The prosthetics connect to the nerves and send information to the brain creating the sensation tough, allowing the wearer to once again feel
