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Ancient Prosthesis Discovered in Egypt

Francesca Amigo — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Abd el-Qurna necropolis, Egypt. Image by I, Rémih, CC BY-SA 3.0

Ancient Prosthesis Discovered in Egypt — Archeologists working in a burial chamber in the Sheikh ´Abd El-Qurna necropolis west of Luxor, Egypt, came upon an aesthetically well-crafted prosthetic big toe. Archaeologists found the fitted toe on the remains of a female in 2000. Experts believe that the female was the daughter of an Egyptian priest.

Archaeologists named the prosthetic toe “The Cairo Toe” or “The Greville Chester Great Toe.” According to experts, the surprisingly lifelike toe dates back to around 3,000 years ago. The ancient prosthesis would have allowed someone who wanted to maintain an aesthetic appearance while still being mobile to wear sandals. Researchers suggest that the toe underwent several refittings.

Images of “The Cairo Toe”
by Matjaž Kačičnik.

To this day, a highly qualified artist will work closely with their client to create a realistic look, a comfortable fit, and renewed self-confidence for any prosthesis.

Aesthetic Prosthetics carries on that mission and is proud to be part of a timeless vocation that includes such a true craftsman of the past.

Learn more about this amazing discovery from the Smithsonian Magazine.

Please peruse our blog Body of Work for more fascinating articles about prosthetics.

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Wearing Sandals Again? No Problem

Andrew Bossenmeyer — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 21:45:13 +0000

Summer in Southern California means serious heat! In the midst of a heat wave, we just got a call from this client who has been wearing his prosthetic toe for a couple of months. He told us he is so grateful that his prosthesis allows him wear sandals on hot days without feeling self-conscious at all. We are always so happy to hear from our clients and to know that our work helps people regain normalcy and peace in their daily lives.

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No Nail? No Problem

Andrew Bossenmeyer — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 21:34:22 +0000

This client lost her left great toenail as a child resulting in a shortened toe that made her feel self conscious in some shoes. She also had nerve discomfort when the scar was touched. Usually we make our prosthetic nails out of acrylic, which allows the nails to be painted. In this case, there was not enough space for an acrylic nail to be deeply embedded. The nail on the prosthesis pictured is soft and completely made of silicone, yet durable. Her prosthesis acts as a compliant, protective sleeve to soothe the nerve irritation, restore form and length, and give her confidence to wear shoes she likes without worrying about her amputation.

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Vacation Ready

Andrew Bossenmeyer — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 21:07:28 +0000

This client has a very demanding career with long hours. She wanted to have a prosthesis that would allow her to feel confident with her feet up, soaking in the sun. She is getting the rare opportunity to take a vacation tomorrow and we are so excited that she can take her new prosthesis along!

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We Salute Veterans Everyday

Andrew Bossenmeyer — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 22:00:13 +0000

We are privileged to work with many amputee soldiers; helping them to regain upper extremity function with custom prosthetics at no cost to them. The sacrifices Veterans have made for us cannot be underestimated. Today and everyday, we at Aesthetic Prosthetics. Thank You Veterans!

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Who Let the Toes Out?

Andrew Bossenmeyer — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 22:08:20 +0000

When someone is missing a part of their lower limbs, wearing opened toe shoes often isn’t an option. During the summer time and in warmer climates, opened toe shoes are a daily wardrobe staple and frequently a fashion statement. While shoe choice may seem minor, a cosmetic foot restoration opens up the possibility of wearing sandals again. This factor alone can make a big difference in the lives of our lower limb clients.

A recent note from a partial foot client:

“I have been meaning to write you all a note to thank you for everything- I wear my “foot” every day and no one has noticed or given it a second look!!! (Except my friends that know and they can’t get over how great and realistic it looks!) I have spent a fortune on shoes, too!!!! Haha”

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