ANTHOLOGY Hip System

Made:: 2006 in England

maker:: Smith and Nephew Orthopaedics

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ANTHOLOGY hip system. This hip system uses a flat tapered stem design. This makes for an excellent fit and makes the
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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.

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Details

Category:: Plastics and Modern Materials

Object Number:: 2008-10

Materials:: alumina, titanium

type:: artificial hip joint

taxonomy:

furnishing and equipment
tools & equipment
prosthesis
surgical implant

credit:: Smith and Nephew Orthopaedics

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