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<\/p>\nAN IRON prosthetic hand from medieval times has been discovered – and it was attached to an ancient skeleton.<\/p>\n
The 15th-century prosthetic hand was found in Freising, Germany, and provides evidence of early prosthetic technology and medical innovation.<\/p>\n
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The prosthetic hand is said to be an extraordinary archaeological discovery that is truly remarkable for its time.<\/p>\n
The Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation announced the find on Friday in a release.<\/p>\n
Dr. Walter Irlinger of the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation explained the intricacy of the hand.<\/p>\n
He explained that it was a clever, original, and inventive piece of medical tech from medieval times.<\/p>\n
It is believed to have also come equipped with straps to properly latch onto the owner.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe hollow hand prosthesis on the left hand added four fingers,\u201d Iringler said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe index, middle, ring, and little fingers are individually formed from sheet metal and are immovable.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe finger replicas lie parallel to each other, slightly curved.<\/p>\n
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