History of Total Hip Prosthesis :
1891
Dr. Gluck performs first reported attempt at a hip replacement with ivory used to replace the femoral head
1940
Austin Moore performs first metallic hip replacement surgery (hemiarthroplasty) with a proximal femoral replacement bolted to the femur
1952
Austin Moore prosthesis developedĀ
1960s
Sir John Charnley introduces concept of low friction arthroplasty
concept
termed “low friction” as a small femoral head was used to reduce wear
components
metal femoral stem
polyethylene acetabular component
acrylic bone cement
concept
termed “low friction” as a small femoral head was used to reduce wear
components
metal femoral stem
polyethylene acetabular component
acrylic bone cement
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