Cobalt alloy modular prosthesis for hip replacement with porous femoral stem

Made:
1900-1992 in London
maker:
Downs Surgical Limited

Cobalt alloy modular prosthesis for hip replacement with porous femoral stem, made by Downs of England. 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:
1999-92/10
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 242 mm x 72 mm x 32 mm, .4 kg
type:
hip prosthesis
credit:
Redhill Hospital