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Titanium, due to its strength, can be used for joint replacements and tooth implants. They can also be used for: Golf Clubs Cookware Converting sea water into fresh water Titanium alloys can be used for eyeglass frames.
No effective repair aside from part replacements have been developed to date.
about 270,000 knee replacement operations performed each year in the United States. Although about 70% of these operations are performed in people over the age of 65
you need a chimney, wood burning sauna stove and a sauna. That's pretty much it.
No, titanium is a metal.
Yes, the majority of them have some in. Typical a Titanium-vanadium alloy
it's non-toxic.
It is non-toxic, durable and lightweight.
You can find information on knee ligament replacements by visiting your family doctor or nurse for advice on what suitable replacements are available. There are also health websites which you can visit that will provide relevant information in regards to knee replacements.
The metal parts of the implant are made of titanium- or cobalt/chromium-based alloys
It is non-toxic, durable and lightweight.
yes
it is strong :)
Yes. I work in an Orthopedic office and many patients that have previously had partial knee replacements are candidates for a total knee replacement. In our office, many of the docs do not do partial knee replacements, especially in younger people because the chance of the cartilage on the other side wearing down necessitating a total knee replacement is quite frequent.
Osteoarthritis, which often leads to Knee replacements does have a genetic factor.
Yes, providing the scaring has healed.
I have a titanium elbow and it has not given me any broblem at all. So far.