Hip replacement model

Hip replacement model Perspex model showing two alternative methods of hip replacement Perspex model showing two alternative methods of hip replacement Perspex model showing two alternative methods of hip replacement Perspex model showing two alternative methods of hip replacement Perspex model showing two alternative methods of hip replacement

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Perspex model showing two alternative methods of hip replacement
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Perspex model showing two alternative methods of hip replacement
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Perspex model showing two alternative methods of hip replacement
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Perspex model showing two alternative methods of hip replacement
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Perspex model showing two alternative methods of hip replacement
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Perspex model showing two alternative methods of hip replacement

This model shows two kinds of hip replacement systems used for different types of patient: a conventional total hip replacement and a hip resurfacing. The resurfacing technique differs from a total hip replacement as it removes less bone and does not need a large metal stem to be placed in the thigh bone. This method is more suitable for younger, more active patients.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2008-13
Materials:
titanium and acrylic
type:
hip replacement and model
credit:
Smith and Nephew Orthopaedics