Lewis Durlacher (1792-1863) was a British surgeon and inventor, best known for his work on the development of prosthetic limbs. He is credited with designing one of the earliest functional artificial hands, which was capable of gripping objects and performing tasks with a degree of dexterity.
Durlacher also made contributions to the field of podiatry, describing a type of foot ulcer that is now known as a Durlacher ulcer. He published several papers on the topic and advocated for the use of pressure-relieving footwear and orthotics in the treatment of foot ulcers.
In addition to his work in medicine, Durlacher was also an accomplished artist, producing several paintings and drawings throughout his life. He died in London in 1863 at the age of 70.