11 of the Most impressive Prosthetics in History

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1. The "Cairo Toe" might be the first prosthetic in history.

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2. The Roman "Capua Leg" is another early prosthetic.

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3. Prosthetic limbs were also made in ancient China.

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4. The pegleg was a common prosthetic during the middle ages.

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5. The " Gotz von Berlichingen arm" is another interesting piece from history

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6. Ambroise Pare's "Le Petit Lorrain" is another interesting piece.

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