Femoral head used in hip replacements

Made:
2006 in England
maker:
Smith and Nephew Orthopaedics
Femoral head used in hip replacements. Fermoral head used in hip replacements. Femoral head used in hip replacements (left, 2008-8)

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Femoral head used in hip replacements.
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Fermoral head used in hip replacements.
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Femoral head used in hip replacements (left, 2008-8)
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

OXINIUM femoral head used in hip replacements

Oxidised zirconium is a metal alloy with a surface that has been transformed into a ceramic. Good resistence to frictional wear and biocompatibility are ideal properties for the head of the thigh bone (femur).

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2008-8
Materials:
oxidised zirconium
Measurements:
overall: 31 mm 35 mm, .12 kg
type:
femoral head and artificial hip joint
credit:
Smith and Nephew Orthopaedics