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L'arthroplastie totale de hanche: histoire et perspectives d'une intervention chirurgicale emblématique

par Koulischer, Simon ;Jennart, Harold;Zorman, David
Référence Revue médicale de Bruxelles, 38, 3, page (181-185)
Publication Publié, 2017-06

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With nearly 2 million implants placed annually, total hip arthroplasty is one of the most frequently performed surgerical procedure. A historical review of this intervention reminds us of the times when surgery was done by barber, before the f irst attempts of interposit ion arthroplasty. It is only in 1970 that Sir John Charnley lay the foundations of modern arthroplasty. The pharmaceutical industry, by sharing this lucrative market of $ 5 billion annual revenue, is now playing a major role in the development of the next generation of implants.