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 Artificial Legs for Deformities

We make limbs for all manner of deformities, each one specially designed and constructed to conform to the individual peculiarities. With a fair degree of strength in the deficient limb, comfortable support and probability of easy locomotion are assured the wearers of these appliances. Rubber or wooden foot can be used. Prices vary from $50 to $100, according to the difficulties to be overcome in proper construction and comfortable fitting. After receiving full description, exact price will be given. A plaster mould or cast of the deformed limb should be forwarded, together with measurements of sound limb, same as in case of an amputation.

This cut represents one of the more difficult of the many legs we are called upon to make for malformations. This particular limb was made from measurements and cast of deformed leg (No. 244) without the presence of the applicant at the factory. After one or two trials in the rough it was finished and is being used with the utmost satisfaction.