Charnley
/ (ˈtʃɑːnlɪ) /
noun
Sir John. 1911–82, British surgeon noted for his invention of an artificial hip joint and his development of hip-replacement surgery
Example sentences from the Web for charnley
She quickly arrived at Charnley Sound, and brought up in the deep bay near its entrance, on the north side.
The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader |W.H.G. Kingston
Medical definitions for charnley
Charnley
[ chärn′lē ]
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.