Which prosthesis is shown below in the X-ray?: (A) Austin Moore's prosthesis, (B) Thompson prosthesis, (C) Articular resurfacing, (D) Birmingham hip replacement
Answer is A. 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">