Hip Histories

Set in Sir John Charnley's biomechanics laboratory at Wrightington Hospital, the Trust has created a unique exhibition that charts the birth and development of modern Total Hip Replacement.

Visitors can view into the workshop that is still furnished with the machines that were used to meet Sir John's exacting demands. Across the corridor, test rigs used to develop Sir John's ideas are on display - available for demonstration by appointment.

Other highlights include:

• a faithful reconstruction of the first clean air operating theatre
• countless exhibits charting the devlopment of the hip prosthesis

All within a spell binding atmosphere tinged with history.

More information about the collection will be available online in 2011.