ANTHOLOGY Hip System

ANTHOLOGY Hip System ANTHOLOGY Hip System ANTHOLOGY Hip System

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ANTHOLOGY Hip System

This hip system uses a flat, tapered stem design. The stem is placed in the thigh bone. Because of its shape, the steam achieves an excellent fit in the thigh bone and is rotationally stable, which is an important property for hip implants.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2008-10
Materials:
titanium and alumina
Measurements:
overall: 12 mm x 153 mm x 50 mm, .14 kg
type:
artificial hip joint
credit:
Smith and Nephew Orthopaedics