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First Prosthetic Limb
The first known prosthetic limb dates back to 500 B.C. A prisoner escaped by cutting off his foot, and he then replaced it with a wooden foot. (Bellis) -
Apr 1, 1505
German Robin Hood
Gotz von Berlichingen was known as the Robin Hood for the German because he defended serfs from the rich. He had his right arm amputated, and got an iron limb. His was different because he was able to move each joint by leather straps. (History) -
Jan 1, 1529
Scientific Limbs Developed
Ambroise Pare, a French surgeon, developed a new way to amputate legs, as well as he found a new way to make prosthetic limbs. (Bellis) -
Non Locking Prosthetic
Pieter Andriannszoon Verduyn developed the first non-locking prosthesis below the knee, which creating a joint. (History) -
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Civil War
This started the prosthetics field, as new developments were being made. -
Advancement in Prosthetics
Dubois L. Parmalee of NYC made an improvement to limbs, as he made a body socket to the limb for atmospheric pressure. (Bellis) -
Advancements
Dr. Vanghetti invented an artificial limb that could move with a muscle contraction. (Bellis) -
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WWI
Prosthetics further developed because of telephones and increased medical experience. (History) -
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WWII
There were no advancements since WWI, so the medical field saw a need for improvement for the new veterans. Military companies made a deal with the government to further prosthesis. Now people started to comprehend the artificial limbs. -
Major Advancements
A suction sock above the knee was developed at UC Berkeley. (Bellis) -
New Developments
Russians develeoped an artificial moving head, and the Americans, eager to compete, followed suit with a prosthetic arm. (History) -
Advancements
Ysidro M. Martinez invented a prosthetic limb for himself, in which he did not try to reinvent the natural limb. He based it upon mass and acceleration to reduce friction and pressure. -
Today and Future
Scientists are still trying to develop various limbs for various activities, such as swimming, running ect. In the future, expect to see animals with prosthetic limbs. (history) -
Roman General
Roman General Marcus Sergius was in the Second Punic War and he lost his right arm. An iron hand was then created so that he could fight. (History)