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    • Prosthetics and Orthotics
    • Medical History
    • Biomechanical Engineering

    Context:

    • Preservation of historical medical devices at the Hnjótur museum in Iceland.
    • Focus on two wooden prosthetic legs used by a one-legged farmhand, dating from 1910 and 1935.
    • Examination of associated everyday possessions and local narratives.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the construction and usage of early Icelandic wooden prosthetics.
    • To compare historical Icelandic prosthetics with continental designs.
    • To determine the etiological factors behind the patient's limb amputation, contrasting local lore with medical records.

    Summary:

    • Two wooden prosthetic legs, one from 1910 and another from 1935, were analyzed for construction and wear.
    • The patient's leg amputation resulted from a tuberculosis infection and subsequent gangrene, not tight boots as locally rumored.
    • Biomechanical principles for prosthetic longevity, such as weight distribution over the peg's center, are discussed.

    Impact:

    • Provides insight into the history of prosthetics in Iceland and potential international design influences.
    • Highlights the importance of accurate medical record-keeping versus anecdotal evidence.
    • Offers biomechanical considerations for the design and longevity of artificial limbs.