Stokes-Gritti amputation (Toronto).
- Date:
- 1942 or 1962
- Film
About this work
Description
Footage shows amputation at the knee, then at five weeks after limb fitting; the male patient is walking well. He is fully clothed to begin with and then without trousers. Patient demonstrates his mobility. Several other recovered stumps are seen (patients are not shown). An intertitle indicates 'Amputation 20 years ago'; the entire leg from below the hip has been amputated.
Publication/Creation
1942 or 1962.
Physical description
1 film reel (6 min.) : silent, colour, 16 mm
Notes
This film forms part of a collection of films donated to Wellcome Trust in 2006 by Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton Lane, London.
Creator/production credits
From the Ministry of Pensions. Roehampton Hospital, London, England. Photographed at the Ministry of Pensions Limb Fitting Centre, Roehampton.
Language note
In English.
Copyright note
Unknown.
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores2110FBy appointment Manual request