Curved femoral stem for hip replacement

Porous metal, curved femoral stem for hip replacement. From a collection of joint prostheses and associated material, representing joint replacement technology, some of which had been developed at the Orthopaedic Research Unit at the Redhill and Dorking Hospitals, Surrey, 1900-92.

Details

Category:
Surgery
Object Number:
1999-92/7
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 139 mm x 76 mm x 37 mm, .2 kg
type:
prosthesis
credit:
Redhill Hospital