A historical and economic perspective on Sir John Charnley, Chas F. Thackray Limited, and the early arthoplasty industry.
In the 1960s, Sir John Charnley pioneered modern total hip arthroplasty (THA) and spent the next two decades refining all aspects of the procedure, working with the commercial firm of Chas F. Thackray Limited, now a subsidiary of DePuy Orthopaedics, a Johnson and Johnson Company. We review here that relationship, in light of the complex relationships today that exist among industry, researchers, surgeons, and the public.
Gomez
Pablo F
PF
Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA. pablo-gomez@uiowa.edu
Morcuende
Jose A
JA
D004739:England; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D008420:Manufactured Materials; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011641:Public Relations