P.C.A. femoral head component, which consists of a single spherical piece of vitallium with a round, hollow centre and a flattened base; the base has an open centre; the outside edges are rounded and smooth.
P.C.A. femoral head component, which consists of a single spherical piece of vitallium with a round, hollow centre and a flattened base; the base has an open centre; the outside edges are rounded and smooth.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Research material used at the Human Mobility Research Centre.
Dates
1985
circa 1985
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
The base of the femoral head has, "VITALLIUM 6284 - 0 - 132 32 MM JOEBA" etched into the metal.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E2-5
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Dimension Notes
Depth 2.5 cm x Diameter 3.0 cm
Condition Remarks
The metal shows minor wear only; no corrosion is visible.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Person
Reference Comments
Dr. Charles Sorbie; "Annual Product Catalogue," by Howmedica International, 1992, p. A3
Research Facts
The P.C.A. (Porus Coated Anatomic) system is modular and has detachable femoral head components.
Exhibit History
"Joint Ventures," Museum of Health Care, Nov. 19, 2001-Jan. 2013