Prosthetic Collection (#3)

Paralympic sprinter on the blocks C015 / 6810
Paralympic sprinter on the blocks

Paprosky femur defect, type IIIA lateral
Paprosky femur defect. Cutaway artwork of bone degradation in a type IV medial-lateral femur cortex defect (Paprosky classification system)

Paprosky femur defect, type IIIA med-lat
Paprosky femur defect. Cutaway artwork of bone degradation in a type IV lateral femur cortex defect (Paprosky classification system)

Artificial urinary sphincter, X-ray C016 / 6609
Artificial urinary sphincter. Coloured X-ray of the pelvis of a 55 year old female patient showing a prosthetic urinary sphincter (AUS, beige at centre)

Artificial urinary sphincter, X-ray C016 / 6610
Artificial urinary sphincter. Coloured X-ray of the pelvis of a 55 year old female patient showing a prosthetic urinary sphincter (AUS, beige at centre)

Artificial urinary sphincter, X-ray C016 / 6608
Artificial urinary sphincter. Coloured X-ray of the pelvis of a 55 year old female patient showing a prosthetic urinary sphincter (AUS, beige at centre)

Prosthetic knee and obesity, X-ray C016 / 6595
Prosthetic knee and obesity. Coloured X-ray of a prosthetic knee joint (white) in an obese patient. This patient weighs 102 kilograms

Prosthetic knee and obesity, X-ray C016 / 6594
Prosthetic knee and obesity. Coloured X-ray of a prosthetic knee joint (white) in an obese patient. This patient weighs 102 kilograms

Prosthetic knee and obesity, X-ray C016 / 6593
Prosthetic knee and obesity. X-ray of a prosthetic knee joint (white) in an obese patient. This patient weighs 102 kilograms

Knee replacement surgery C017 / 8547
Knee replacement surgery. Prosthetic knee implants ready for use in total knee replacement surgery. During the operation prostheses will be implanted into the thigh bone (femur) and shinbone (tibia)

Artificial jaw, circa 1900 C017 / 8402
Artificial jaw, marked Wekabe, dating from around 1900, Germany. This would have been used for anatomical demonstrations. Gold pegs attached to individual enamel teeth allow them to be removed

Artificial jaw, circa 1900 C017 / 8391
Artificial jaw, marked Wekabe, dating from around 1900, Germany. This would have been used for anatomical demonstrations. Gold pegs attached to individual enamel teeth allow them to be removed

Knuckle replacement, X-ray C017 / 7971
Knuckle replacement. X-ray of the hand of a 41 year old male patient who has had two of the joints replaced between the hand bones (metacarpals) and the first finger bones (proximal phalanges)

Knuckle replacement, X-ray C017 / 7970
Knuckle replacement. X-ray of the hand of a 41 year old male patient who has had two of the joints replaced between the hand bones (metacarpals) and the first finger bones (proximal phalanges)

Dental model. Close-up of a clay cast of a human mouth with an artificial resin tooth (centre right)

Producing a small joint replacement C015 / 6212
Joint replacement. A small joint replacement (arthroplasty) component being finished at a factory. The component is made of a zirconium oxide ceramic

Inspecting a small joint replacement C015 / 6208
Joint replacement. A small joint replacement (arthroplasty) component being inspected at a factory. The component is made of a zirconium oxide ceramic

Pacemaker and heart pump, X-ray C017 / 7833
Pacemaker and heart pump. X-ray of the chest of a patient who is waiting for a heart and lung transplant. They have a pacemaker and a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) fitted

Pacemaker, X-ray C017 / 7813
Pacemaker. X-ray of the chest of a patient that has a pacemaker (upper right) fitted. A pacemaker is a device that supplies electrical impulses to a malfunctioning heart so that it beats normally

Dislocated hip replacement, X-ray C017 / 7804
Dislocated hip replacement. X-ray of the pelvis of a patient whos total hip replacement of the rigt hip (left) has become dislocated

Dislocated hip replacement, X-ray C017 / 7803
Dislocated hip replacement. X-ray of the pelvis of a patient whos total hip replacement of the rigt hip (left) has become dislocated

Bionic chip, conceptual image C013 / 9868
Bionic chip, conceptual image

Cat piano and animal choir
A cat piano and a choir of animals make up this unusual ensemble. A motely selection of humans also feature-a one legged man plays the cat piano

Revelations on Honeymoon
Revelations - 1st Chapter A hilarious postcard showing a couple on their honeymoon, revealing to each other (for seemingly yht efirst time!) their physical shortcomings

Medical technology

Technological hand. Conceptual image of a hand and technological equipment. This could represent the development of technology being in part due to the dexterity of a human hand

Computer mouse and model hand

Cyborg running, computer artwork. A cyborg or bionic man is an entity that is part man and part machine

Cybernetic hand, conceptual computer artwork. The wires and mechanical levers at left are used to control the hand and allow it to manipulate and grasp objects such as the globe

Gold tooth. Computer artwork of a set of adult teeth, where one of the incisors has been replaced with a gold tooth. Teeth may need to be replaced due to decay or injury

Knee replacement, X-ray
Knee replacement. Coloured X-ray of a side view of a prosthetic (artificial) knee joint (red) in the leg of a male patient

Prosthetic hand. Outer covering of a prosthetic hand. This covering makes artificial hands look more life-like

Artificial heart, artwork
Artificial heart. Artwork of a man with a permanently implanted device that has replaced his damaged or diseased heart. This is powered by both external (grey box)

Prosthetic foot. Hands holding the outer covering of a prosthetic foot. This covering makes artificial feet look more life-like

Mechanical heart pump, artwork
Mechanical heart pump. Artwork of a man with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD, silver). It is controlled by an external device, carried in the grey bag with the LVADs battery

Artificial heart valve
False-colour angiogram (X-ray image) of the human heart, showing a mechanical Starr-Edwards aortic heart valve. A normal aortic valve regulates the flow of blood from the left ventricle into

Prosthetic foot, X-ray
Prosthetic foot. Coloured X-ray of the outer covering of a prosthetic foot. The two circular objects at bottom are the metal fixing positions for attaching this covering to an artificial foot

Cochlear implant, artwork
Cochlear implant. Artwork of a section through the outer and inner ear showing a cochlear implant, a prosthetic hearing device

Heart pacemaker cables held in a hand. Pacemakers are fitted in patients with a malfunctioning sinoatrial node, the part of the heart that initiates the heartbeat, or in patients with a heart block

Heart pacemaker, X-ray
Heart pacemaker. Coloured chest X-ray showing a surgically-implanted heart pacemaker (red, centre right). The pacemaker supplies electrical impulses along leads (running to lower centre)

Selection of 16th century artificial arms & hands
Engraving of a selection of artificial hands & arms devised & drawn by the French surgeon Ambroise Pare (1510-1590). Pare attached himself to the army as a barber-surgeon

Breast implant calcification, X-ray
Breast implant calcification. Coloured mammogram (breast X-ray) of calcification around the borders of a breast implant (pink) in a womans breast (red) as seen from the side

Prosthetic hip (artificial hip joint)

Artificial hip joint
Prosthetic hip. View of a prosthetic (artificial) hip joint. The metal shaft (black) ends in a ball (silver) embedded in a plastic socket

False colour x-ray of prosthetic hip joint
False-colour X-ray of the human pelvis showing an artificial (prosthetic) hip joint. The metal implant which forms the ball of the ball & socket joint is coloured red

Paralympics skiier. The Paralympics, run by the International Paralympic Committee, is an event for disabled athletes that is held in parallel with the Olympic Games

Scoliosis spine deformity, X-ray
Scoliosis sideways deformity of the spine of a woman, coloured X-ray. The spine (upper centre) is severely bent. The deformity affected the patients posture

Aortic graft

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Exploring the World of Prosthetics: From False Teeth to Robotic Arms and Beyond" False teeth, hip replacements, and artwork - a testament to the artistry advancements. Unveiling the future: A glimpse into the world robotic arms through stunning computer artwork. Artistic expressions meet medical marvels with hip replacement artwork that challenges perceptions. Beneath the surface: Exploring ruptured breast implants through detailed MRI scans in search of solutions. Merging minds and machines: Conceptual art delves into artificial intelligence's role in shaping prosthetics. X-ray revelations: Witnessing total knee replacements through intricate X-rays that showcase surgical precision. The Plastic Department Of The S. R. A. : A behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge innovations in prosthetics. Triumph over adversity: Campbell Aird, a hotelier from Moffat, Scotland, embraces his new limb in August 1998 - Vision restored: Prosthetic eyeballs find their place as seen during a measuring session for perfection. Healing on wheels: Syrias mobile amputee clinic brings hope and mobility to war-torn regions - The Wider Image captures its impact. John Silver's timeless tale comes alive with an illustration showcasing his iconic hook hand from Characters of Romance (1900).