KNEE, prosthesis

Object number@KLM
TitleKNEE, prosthesis
DescriptionA metal prosthetic knee which would have be used to relieve pain from either a traumatic injury and arthritis etc. The artificial joint is designed to move just like a normal healthy joint and is most commonly anchored into place by connecting the bone to the joint with bone cement.
Has two inscriptions BGFR original and Franccball.
Production date
Production periodTwentieth century, late
Object nameKNEE, prosthesis
Object categoryAnatomical, prosthetic
MaterialSteel
Dimensions
- Whole Length: 29 cm
As in photo Length: 17.5 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 4.5 cm