Thompson type prosthesis for hip replacement with porous metal femoral stem

Thompson type prosthesis for hip replacement with porous metal femoral stem. 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:
1999-92/9
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 157 mm x 44 mm x 41 mm, .22 kg
type:
hip prosthesis
credit:
Redhill Hospital