Prosthesis Collection

Hip replacement, artwork
Hip replacement. Artwork of a total hip replacement. The prosthetic hip joint consists of a metal shaft and ball (pink) attached to the top of the femur (thigh bone) and a plastic socket (white)

False teeth in a glass of water. Dentures are individually tailored to a specific wearer. They replace teeth lost through injury or disease

Knee joint prosthesis, X-ray
Knee joint replacement. Coloured X-ray of the knee of a 56 year old man (front view) showing an artificial (prosthetic) joint replacing the knee joint

Prosthetic robotic arm, computer artwork. In the future it may be possible for prosthetic limbs to be controlled by thoughts, via electrodes implanted in a users brain

Total hip replacement, X-ray
Total hip replacement. Coloured frontal X-ray of a female pelvis with a total hip replacement (white, lower right). The replacement hip consists of a ball and shaft

Hip replacement, artwork
Hip replacement. Artwork of a prosthetic hip joint socket in a pelvis. The prosthetic femur (thigh bone) head will fit into this socket, forming the hip joint

WORLD WAR I: MASKS, 1918. Masks showing the work done by Anna Coleman Ladd of the American Red Cross. The top row are casts taken from soldiers mutilated faces

LM of a cross-section through a dental implant

Artificial intelligence, conceptual artwork. Electronic circuitry is seen behind the eye

Total knee replacement, X-rays
Total knee replacement. Coloured frontal (left) and profile (right) X-rays of the right knee of a 69 year old patient after total knee replacement surgery

Maimed German at work, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Maimed German at work, between c1915 and 1918. A German disabled soldier with a prosthetic arm working as a carpenter in a workshop in Hindenburg's house at Konigsberg, Prussia (now Kaliningrad)

Louis Blin [Monitor, French Cripple School], 17 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Louis Blin [Monitor, French Cripple School], 17 May 1918 (date created or published later). Louis Blin, a man with artificial legs who served as a monitor at French school for the disabled.

Their Majesties, The King and Queen, with the Princesses Inspecting Boys Who Have Become Scouts Des Creator: Unknown
Their Majesties, The King and Queen, with the Princesses Inspecting Boys Who Have Become Scouts Despite Physical Handicaps, 1944

Two men, one of them an amputee, around 1875. Creator: Joseph Eugen Horwarter
Two men, one of them an amputee, around 1875

Grand Old Grand Army Man, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672442 Grand Old Grand Army Man, c.1770-1959 (print) by Joseph Morris Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Left Hand Prosthetic, Europe, late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Left Hand Prosthetic, Europe, late 16th century

Child fascinated by rubber used to fix false teeth
2602578 Child fascinated by rubber used to fix false teeth by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Child fascinated by the black colour of the rubber used to fix false teeth)

A soldier in uniform with three medals is standing next to a cannon in Paris
699205 A soldier in uniform with three medals is standing next to a cannon in Paris, 1918 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont

Artificial limbs, 1510-1590 (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential, by Readers Union

Late Reward for Jean-Henry Phelipot, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 17th March 1901

Peter Stuyvesant in New Amsterdam
Governor Stuyvesant haranguing citizens of New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Artificial arm by Ambroise Par
Engraving showing a prosthethic arm by French barber and surgeon Ambroise Par頨 c. 1510 1590) or one of his contemporaries Date: 1887

Heart and lung disease, X-ray C018 / 0498
Heart and lung disease. Coloured X-ray of the chest of an 80 year old patient with heart and lung disease. The patient is a former miner and has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Paprosky femur defect classification C016 / 6621
Paprosky femur defect classification. Diagram showing the classification system for femur cortex defects used to assess revision (replacement or repair) of a hip implant

Prosthetic knees and obesity, X-ray C016 / 6598
Prosthetic knees and obesity. Coloured X-ray of prosthetic knee joints (white) in an obese patient. This patient weighs 102 kilograms

Prosthetic knees and obesity, X-ray C016 / 6596
Prosthetic knees and obesity. X-ray of prosthetic knee joints (white) in an obese patient. This patient weighs 102 kilograms

Deep brain stimulation, X-ray
Image Xrays Crane (Sur Projection 3D Modèle) En Incidence De Profil Chez Une Patiente De 54 Ans, Parkinsonienne Traitee Sous Protocole De Neurochirurgie; Visualisation Des Electrodes De

Retinal implant, artwork
Retinal implant. Computer artwork of a biomedical chip (square, centre right) implanted just under the surface of the retina in a human eye

Artificial leg and arm
Illustration depicting prosthethic aids for amputees, such as a full leg with belt and an artificial arm made by M. L. Matthieu for the opera singer Roger Date: 1887

Artificial Limbs, France 16th Century
Illustration of artificial leg and hand, from the times of barber surgeon Ambroise Par頨 c. 1510 1590) Date: 16th Century

PHYSICAL THERAPY, c1920. A disabled Italian soldier riding an exercise bike. Photograph, c1920

The Beggars, 1568 (oil on panel)
XIR346619 The Beggars, 1568 (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 18.5x21.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

WWI: VETERAN, c1917. A veteran of World War I wearing a prosthetic arm, possibly at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1917

WWI: VETERAN, 1918. Mrs. Anna Coleman Ladd, of the American Red Cross, putting the finishing touches on the copper prosthetic mask of French soldier disfigured in World War I. Photograph, 1918

WWI: VETERAN, 1918. A French soldier disfigured in World War I wearing a mask made by Mrs. Anna Coleman Ladd, of the American Red Cross. Photograph, 1918

SHIPs COOK, 1799. An English ships cook: aquatint, 1799, by Thomas Rowlandson

ARTIFICIAL LIMB MANUFACTURE. Disabled men making artificial limbs. Photograph, c1910

NEW AMSTERDAM, 1660. Peter Stuyvesant, Dutch governor of New Netherland, receiving a delegation of Hackensack Native Americans from New Jersey at New Amsterdam, 1660

Ministry of Pensions artificial limb factory at Thames Ditton. One of the workmen walking on one of the new legs in a thigh socket which is made of a very light composition. 25 October 1920

New arms at the Ministry of Pensions artificial limb factory at Thames Ditton A workmen wearing one of the new legs on central thigh socket which are made up of a very light composition 25 October

Men at work making artificial legs at the J. E. Hangar shop in Washington, D. C. Photograph, c1916
ARTIFICIAL LIMB MANUFACTURE. Men at work making artificial legs at the J.E. Hangar shop in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1916

Hip joint prosthesis, close up

Oscar Pistorius, South African athlete
Oscar Pistorius (born 1986), South African athlete and double amputee, running in the heats of the 4 x 400 meters relay race at the 2011 Athletics World Championships

Amputated foot, X-ray C017 / 7386
Amputated foot. X-ray of the ankle of a patient that has had their foot amputated

Dislocated hip replacement, X-ray F006 / 9132
Dislocated hip replacement. Coloured frontal X-ray of the pelvis of a 35 year old patient with an artificial left hip (right) that has become dislocated

Dislocated hip replacement, X-ray F006 / 9131
Dislocated hip replacement. Coloured frontal X-ray of the pelvis of a 35 year old patient with an artificial left hip (right) that has become dislocated

Dislocated hip replacement, X-ray F006 / 9130
Dislocated hip replacement. Coloured frontal X-ray of the pelvis of a 35 year old patient with an artificial left hip (right) that has become dislocated

Total knee replacement, X-rays F006 / 9123
Total knee replacement. Coloured frontal (left) and profile (right) X-rays of the right knee of a 69 year old patient after total knee replacement surgery

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Prosthesis, the art of restoring what was lost. From false teeth to hip replacements, these marvels of modern medicine have transformed countless lives. In a world where technology meets creativity, even artwork has been inspired by these remarkable inventions. X-rays reveal the intricate details of knee joint and total hip replacements, showcasing the precision and expertise behind each procedure. But it doesn't stop there - prosthetic robotic arms take center stage in computer artwork, demonstrating the fusion between science and imagination. Looking back at history, we uncover the profound impact during World War I. Anna Coleman Ladd's masks crafted for soldiers with mutilated faces serve as a poignant reminder of both loss and hope. Casts taken from their disfigured faces are juxtaposed with masks recreating their pre-war appearances using photographs - a testament to resilience amidst adversity. Not limited to dental restorations or limb replacements alone, artificial intelligence also finds its place in conceptual art. The possibilities seem endless as innovation continues to push boundaries. Total knee replacement X-rays provide an inside look at how this life-changing surgery can restore mobility and alleviate pain. Meanwhile, Ambroise Par's artificial arm stands as a testament to ingenuity throughout history. Even in times of war, prosthesis played a crucial role in aiding maimed soldiers. The Enemys appalling losses were showcased at the Berlin Congress on surgical aids through haunting black-and-white photographs from 1916. Whether it be regaining functionality or preserving one's identity after trauma, prosthesis remains an awe-inspiring field that merges science with compassion, and is through these advancements that individuals find solace and regain control over their lives once more.