3 4 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 26cm
Description
A selection of objects illustrating how synthetic materials can be used in replacement surgery. Clockwise from top left: a stainles steel and ultra high molecular weight polythene hip replacement; two bone fractures held together by plates made from nylon and carbon fibre in epoxy resin; replacement knee ligaments made from carbon fibre and polyester braid; replacement blood vesels consisting of flexible tubes of 'Dacron' polyester.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10220603
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