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.
1915-1916...
This prosthetic limb was designed by Carnes Artificial Limb Co. for Corporal Henry G. Botjer of the New York National Guard.
This was the instruction sheet provided to customers to teach them how to put new cords into their prosthetic hand.
This instruction sheet was provided to customers to teach them how to use their Carnes Arm.
This timeline of prosthetics in WWI will students through the evolution of medical technology during the war using primary sources and readings. Context is provided for developments before and after...
