Prosthetic arm

Description

Child's bilateral external powered prosthesis mounted on fabric harness, with plastic shell shoulders and articulated elbows, fitted with 'dolls' hands' with PVC cosmetic gloves, part of the research and education collections of the Southeast Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology (SMART) Centre, Edinburgh

Museum reference

T.2011.125

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Prosthetic arm, Harness

Materials

Plastic, Silicone, Metal, Fabric

Associations

Southeast Mobility and Rehabilitation Technology (SMART) Centre
Edinburgh External Power Group

References

NHS Lothian Archives accession number 10/001 (related paper and film material)

Film of interview with David Gow of the SMART Centre, NHS Lothian (see DVD in object file)