ECHELON Hip System
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ECHELON Porous Plus femoral stem, lot number: 03AM03779A by Smith & Newphew
This type of implant can be used in first hip replacement operations and also for patients who need another hip implant. The choice of hip replacement type depends upon a number of factors. For most patients a standard cemented stem is the best option. Cement-less stems are used for younger patients because such stems fix well in younger bones. Patients with abnormalities of the bones require a replacement resembling a mechanically normal hip.
Details
- Category:
- Plastics and Modern Materials
- Object Number:
- 2008-11
- Measurements:
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overall: 25 mm x 235 mm x 64 mm, .42 kg
- type:
- artificial hip joint
- credit:
- Smith and Nephew Orthopaedics
