Papers Presented at the Closed Meeting of the International Hip Society

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The International Hip Society (IHS) was founded in Paris in 1966 by a group of hip surgeons that included John Charnley, Mark Coventry, Merle d’Aubigné, William Harris, Maurice Muller, Augusto Sarmiento, Frank Stinchfield, and Heinz Wagner. The idea behind its formation was the exchange of ideas among expert hip surgeons from around the world with the objective of improving the life of patients afflicted with hip diseases. Membership in the Society is not obtained through application, but through nomination by two active members and supported by other members from the nominee’s country. Certain criteria must be met for acceptance, including a practice significantly dedicated to hip surgery, an adequate number of publications, and a recognition as a “hip authority” in the country of origin or internationally. Active membership is limited to 100 members. Members older than 65 years become emeritus, if they have retired from active practice. Recently a category of associate members has been added to include engineers and other basic scientists with research interest in the hip. …