Moore type hip prosthesis, which consists of a spherical cobalt chromium alloy femoral head that has an attached long triangular stem with two fenestrations at its wide end and a round hole through the metal at the upper corner of the triangle; the shaft of the stem has a groove in the centre on bo…
Moore type hip prosthesis, which consists of a spherical cobalt chromium alloy femoral head that has an attached long triangular stem with two fenestrations at its wide end and a round hole through the metal at the upper corner of the triangle; the shaft of the stem has a groove in the centre on both sides; the top ¾ of the sphere is reflective, while the other surfaces are dull in appearance.
With MHC Education Program “Spare Parts” stored in Rm 2017
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Dimension Notes
Length 20.1 cm x Width 6.6 cm x Depth 4.1 cm
Condition Remarks
The metal shows minor wear only; no corrosion is visible
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Person
Reference Comments
"Hospital and Physicians Equipment and Supplies," the J.F. Hartz Co., 1960, p. 98 (similar to item marked); Dr. Charles Sorbie
Research Facts
This type of prosthesis was cast in two parts and has a hollow head; the fenestrations in the stem were to allow for bone growth around the prosthesis; the hole at the top was for a hook for removal; this type of prosthesis did not work too well.
Exhibit History
"Joint Ventures," Museum of Health Care, Nov. 19, 2001-Jan. 2013