1962
NHS Full Hip Replacement
During Harold Macmillan's government, professor John Charnley carries out the first full hip replacement at Wrightington Hospital.
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Wrightington Hospital in Great Britain. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
During Harold Macmillan's government, professor John Charnley carries out the first full hip replacement at Wrightington Hospital.
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Professor John Charnley carries out the first full hip replacement at Wrightington Hospital.
This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: Professor John Charnley carries out the first full hip replacement at Wrightington Hospital.
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