Renowned orthopedic surgeon Norman T. Kirk published his medical findings and personal experiences, “Amputations.” From his experiences at General Hospital No. 3 and Walter Reed Army Hospital, Kirk’s...
1921...
Internally produced magazines from the Veterans Bureau and the War Department – like “The Come-Back and Carry On!” – gave rehabilitating servicemembers a mix of encouragement and practical tips for...
At the start of the war, 94% of American prosthetic firms used wood to make individually sculpted artificial limbs for patients, which required craftsmen to continuously rework the limb until the fit...
The Rowley Artificial Limb Company became a success in 1917, with manufacturing houses in Pittsburgh and Chicago and distributors across the country. A leg amputee himself, J.F. Rowley began his...
During the same year, the “Openshaw” wooden carrying hand was designed by British surgeon, Thomas Openshaw, and later patented for production by Anderson & Whitelaw, Ltd, a manufacturer of medical...
A French soldier with both arms amputated during the WWI uses prosthetic arms to move soil with a pitchfork.
A German soldier shaving a piece of wood using a prosthesis on his left arm.
A German man learns to work with a hammer and anvil while using two prosthetic arms.