Topic
Orthopedics
3 questions tagged Orthopedics — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
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When was the first human artificial hip replacement performed?
The first modern total hip replacement was performed in 1962.
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When was the first human artificial knee replacement performed?
The first modern total knee replacement was performed in the late 1960s, with 1968 commonly cited.
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When was the first successful bone fracture fixation with an internal plate performed?
Internal fixation of fractures became established in the early 20th century, especially from the 1900s onward.
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