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Yes.
In a spinal fusion, the spine is fused and held in place with titanium rods and screws.
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∙ 13y ago
connie marquez
what can i do if ascrew is loose in my neck from surgery and the doctor blames me. when i have not been able to do any thing since the surgery
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Are titanium clips used in lung surgery?
is cholecystestomy clips always made of titanium
What are pins made of?
Some steel, some brass. Other metals may be used, e.g. titanium in orthopedic surgery.
What metal is considered the miracle metal of the 20th century and why?
Uses of titanium: medical surgery, stomatology implants, aircrafts-spacecraft-ships construction, heat exchangers, sport accessories etc. Also compounds of titanium as titanium dioxide, titanium niobate, titanium tetrachloride have important and large applications.
What do people do with titanium?
Titanium is used to make alloys. These alloys are used to make vehicle parts.
What Titanium has been used for in the past?
Titanium is a metal. we use it for make aero planes structures and surgical instruments.
Are titanium clips used in lung surgery?
is cholecystestomy clips always made of titanium
Would titanium rods in back surgery bend?
Yes they will mine are bent and I'm having surgery in 2 days
What Types of metal used in reconstructive surgery?
Titanium because it doesn't react with the body.
Can the titanium used in surgery be resold or reused?
If it's titanium placed on the outside of the body (external fixators), it can certainly be reused. Titanium implants (on the inside) cannot be reused legally at least in America. They probably have to be recycled first.
Pins used in skeletal surgery are made of this metal?
Orthopedic surgery often uses metal pins. The materials used in these pins (and other hardware) include stainless steel and titanium alloys.
What are pins made of?
Some steel, some brass. Other metals may be used, e.g. titanium in orthopedic surgery.
Pins used in skeletal surgery are made of what?
poop-definately not poop so don't believe that it is normally made up of titanium. If you are in a science room or class then most likely put down titanium.
Is iron used in titanium?
No, Titanium is an element.
What metal is considered the miracle metal of the 20th century and why?
Uses of titanium: medical surgery, stomatology implants, aircrafts-spacecraft-ships construction, heat exchangers, sport accessories etc. Also compounds of titanium as titanium dioxide, titanium niobate, titanium tetrachloride have important and large applications.
When is surgery appropriate for back pain?
Back surgery for back pain is usually only appropriate is there are a spinal problems such as a herniated disk. Surgery are very expensive and painful and should be used as a last resort.
What type of metal is used to stabilize a bone fracture?
Titanium and its alloys are generally used.
What do people do with titanium?
Titanium is used to make alloys. These alloys are used to make vehicle parts.
