Metal stem prosthesis for partial hip replacement
- maker:
- Downs Surgical Limited
Metal stem prosthesis for partial hip replacement, made by Downs of England, marked with "49" and "70". Triangular short stem with plastic grafting cover on the end. 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:
- 1999-92/11
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 85 mm 49 mm, .14 kg
- type:
- hip prosthesis
- credit:
- Redhill Hospital
