
Hip replacement model






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
- type:
- hip replacement and model
- credit:
- Smith and Nephew Orthopaedics