Manual of artificial limbs : copiously illustrated ... an exhaustive exposition of prothesis.

Date:
1914
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Credit: Manual of artificial limbs : copiously illustrated ... an exhaustive exposition of prothesis. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library at Columbia University and Columbia University Libraries/Information Services, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the the Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library at Columbia University and Columbia University.

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    WILLIAM WALLACI^] STl<]WA]iT—I3riigg'ist, Piissuic Co., N. J. Above knee. Shortly after graduating, while visiting some relatives, I had the misfortune to be struck on the knee-cap by a rock, which resulted in the loss of my left leg above the knee. I despaired of ever being able to engage in my chosen profession, that of a druggist. I was told by my physician that my case was by no means desperate, and that I should be able to walk almost as well as ever if I tried one of Marks legs. As soon as my stump healed, I went to see Mr. Marks, who provided me with the leg I have worn for six years, and with which I can walk easily and comfortably, attend to my duties as prescription and sales clerk in a busy pharmacy. Mr. Marks deserves unceasing thanks for his skill, care and atten- tion to my case. * DR. STOEEY—Middlesex Co., Mass. The leg you sent Mr. Porter was immediately applied; found to fit excellently. He gets in and out of a carriage; never uses a cane. He drives a horse, fixes his garden, and in fact everything he ever did before he lost his leg. * JOS. STRANGEWAY—Laborer, St. Louis Co., Mo. Above knee. I bought an artificial leg for thigh amputation ,of you in 1898 and I want to say right now that this will be the first penny I have spent on it and this for a new set of shoulder straps. I have worn the leg every day for eleven years and have not missed a day of hard work during that time. April 5, 1910. * GEOEGE W. STEAUCH—Telegraph Operator, Schuylkill Co., Pa. Above knee. The leg I purchased of you in 1903 is giving the best of satis- faction, indeed, I often wonder if I have it on. A glove on the hand is not more comfortable. I wear it on an average of eighteen hours out of every twenty-four. As a railroad operator it is meet- ing every requirement in addition to the work of a large garden. It is thirty years since I purchased my first leg of you, and wore the leg continuously and gave it hard usage. The cost of repairs for all that time was $8.00. I could have worn it much longer, but it got too small, owing to my increasing weight. December, 1903, I purchased the second one, Oct. 16, 1909,