An artificial toe found on an Egyptian mummy may be the oldest working prosthesis in existence. The leather and wood toe dates from between 1069 and 664 BC, and shows wear, meaning it was used during the person’s lifetime. Researchers will test a reproduction of the toe on volunteers who are missing their right big toe to see if it helps them walk. An earlier toe is believed to be merely cosmetic, since it doesn’t bend. Link -via Arbroath
THAT is seriously cool. I would love to see a follow-up Neatorama post when they do that experiment to see how well it works!
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I just asked Grandpa, He said it works pretty good. Now I gotta get him to put his sox on and hide that ugly thang.
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