Charnley

Charnley definition - medical

Charn·ley (chärnˈlē), Sir John 1911-1982.

British orthopedic surgeon who pioneered total hip replacement surgery. He also developed the technique of arthrodesis for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in the knee and hip.

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