Right humeral component model, which consists of a single piece of machined cobalt chromium alloy that is the size and shape of the distal end of a right human humeral bone; the model is cylindrical with a hollow centre; the top has rounded outward curves and the bottom is open with a concave curve…
Right humeral component model, which consists of a single piece of machined cobalt chromium alloy that is the size and shape of the distal end of a right human humeral bone; the model is cylindrical with a hollow centre; the top has rounded outward curves and the bottom is open with a concave curve in the metal; both sides are open and flare out; one side has a flat outer edge with three round holes drilled into the metal; the other side has a curved outer edge.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Research material used at the Human Mobility Research Centre.
Maker
Mr. Gerald Saunders
Dates
1989
circa 1989
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
None
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E2-6
Length
4.7 cm
Width
3.0 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Dimension Notes
Length 4.7 cm x Width 3.0 cm x Depth 2.5 cm
Condition Remarks
The metal shows minor wear only; no corrosion is visible.
Copy Type
Replica
Reference Types
Person
Reference Comments
Dr. Charles Sorbie; Mr. Gerald Saunders; "The Sorbie–Questor ® Total Elbow Surgical Technique", by Wright Medical Technology, Inc., 1997, pp. 2-3
Research Facts
This model was machined by hand, then attached to cadaveric and used to test the range of motion and the surgical approach; all new designs for replacement joints must be implanted a number of times in cadavers before clinical trials can begin with patients.
Exhibit History
On loan to Queen's University School of Medicine third floor for an exhibit L-2013-6,
"Joint Ventures," Museum of Health Care, Nov. 19, 2001-Jan. 2013