Charnley-type artificial hip prosthesis

Made:: 1901-1999 in United Kingdom

maker:: Charles F Thackray Limited

Artificial hip prosthesis, mid 20th century

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Artificial hip prosthesis, mid 20th century
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Artificial hip prosthesis, Charnley type, cobalt alloy, by Charles F. Thackray Ltd., mid 20th century

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Category:: Surgery

Object Number:: 1986-1656

Materials:: cobalt alloy

type:: artificial hip joint

credit:: Intercare (Leicester)

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Charnley-type artificial hip prosthesis

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