Which prosthesis is shown below in the X-ray?
Austin Moore's prosthesis
Thompson prosthesis
Articular resurfacing
Birmingham hip replacement
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">
Fracture Neck of Femur