ARTIFICIAL LIMBS
The war has resulted in a marvellous* development in the manufacture of artificial limßs. They can be ro;id© to be almost as useful as the real article. The French have been especially successful in this direction. Th© Ganefr arms and hands are controlled through Bowden wires, such as are used for bicycle brakes and controls on motor cycles and motor cars. They are operated by movements of the shoulder and lower chest muscles.yA fully equipped hand and forearm only weighs l^lbs. 'By means of these Bowdenisetl limbs it is possible for a man with two artificial arms to handle a oar or motor cycle safely. This is rertainly a wonderful development.
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Thames Star, Volume LII, Issue 13657, 27 March 1918, Page 4
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113ARTIFICIAL LIMBS Thames Star, Volume LII, Issue 13657, 27 March 1918, Page 4
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