1.1 This guide specifies a method to measure the in-vivo wear of explanted Metal-on-Metal (MoM) and other “hard” (e.g., ceramic) hip components. The guide covers the measurement of acetabular cups and femoral heads using a dimensional change method and is applicable to all prosthetic hip types, including stemmed (modular) and resurfacing hip systems.
Product Details
- Published:
- 02/01/2014
- Number of Pages:
- 7
- File Size:
- 1 file , 270 KB
