An in-vitro medium term simulation of hip hemiarthroplasty
Hemiarthroplasty of the hip is a common procedure to treat fracture of the neck of femur, which commonly affects the elderly. The treatment involves replacing the femoral head with a metallic component, leaving it to articulate against the cartilage of the acetabulum. This can commonly lead to rapid...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | |
| Published: |
University of Leeds
2012
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.559140 |