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Can you sauna with titanium knee replacements?
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Are doctors still using titanium for knee and hip replacements?
Yes, the majority of them have some in. Typical a Titanium-vanadium alloy
What qualities of titanium make it a good material for producing hip or knee replacements?
it's non-toxic.
What are three qualities of titanium make it a good material for producing hip and knee replacements?
It is non-toxic, durable and lightweight.
Where can you find information on knee ligament replacements?
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.
What metal in used in the Stryker or Zimmer knee replacements?
The metal parts of the implant are made of titanium- or cobalt/chromium-based alloys
What three qualities of titanium make it a good material for producing hip or knee replacements?
It is non-toxic, durable and lightweight.
Has anyone with knee replacements paticipated in the paralympics?
yes
Is there any Doctors that 's done total knee surgery on someone that's had partial knee replacements?
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.
Can needing to have a knee replacement op be hereditory?
Osteoarthritis, which often leads to Knee replacements does have a genetic factor.
Does titanium cause arthritis pain in the knee?
I have a titanium elbow and it has not given me any broblem at all. So far.
Will an tanning beds affect the titanium plate and screws in your neck?
tanning should have no effect on the screws in your knee. It would just be like wearing jewelry in the tanning bed, no big deal! It doesn't heat up enough to effect the metal in your knee or anywhere else on or in your body.
