Which prosthesis is shown below in the X-ray?
Ans. (a) Austin Moore prosthesis.Note the fenestrations in stem of Austin Moore's prosthesis for ingrowth of bone and initiation of self-locking process. This is used when the calcar femorale is sufficient. When the calcar femorale is deficient, Thompson prosthesis is used with bone cement.Image source - style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif">
Austin Moore's prosthesis
Thompson prosthesis
Articular resurfacing
Birmingham hip replacement
Fracture Neck of Femur