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I have a total elbow replacement and have not noticed any difference. However Yes titanium is heavier then bone. However the amount involved hardly matters.
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Why is titanium good for hip joints?
Titanium is a very strong metal, as strong as steel but it is 45% lighter which means it is very practical for the patient. Also titanium is very non-reactive which means that the normal body fluids wouldn't attack it. On top of that, titanium can take a lot of wear and tear before it finally gets ruined or corrodes which means it is a perfect replacement for a joint, especially a hip joint.
A medical use for titanium is artificial?
Well Titanium is an ultra light alloy and is available in various grades for various purposes. In the medical end, titanium (generally grade 23 or better) is used for hip replacements, ball and socket joint replacements, it is also used for screws pins and plates that are intended to be left inside the body due in part to it's bio-compatability. Which means it wont elicit an adverse reaction when used in the body (other wise know as a rejection).
What do surgeons do?
Surgeons are trained in cutting the human body to do repairs. Some do heart surgery, some eye surgery. Some specialize on a particular joint to do replacements.
What joint bares the most weight in the body?
knees hips spine hands
What is the sacrums functioning?
The sacrum is what connects the upper body with the lower body at the sacroiliac joint, which is also where your body weight is transmitted to the pelvic girdle
What is the function of the sacrum?
The sacrum is what connects the upper body with the lower body at the sacroiliac joint, which is also where your body weight is transmitted to the pelvic girdle
What are the body parts of Aston Martin made of?
All newer models of Aston Martin cars the body parts are made of Carbon Fibre and Titanium, due to its light weight
The hip socket is known as the what?
'The hip socket is a ball-and-socket joint medically known as the acetabulofemoral joint. The hip socket supports the weight of the human body in both static and dynamic motions. It is one of the strongest - if not the strongest - joint in the human body.
Artificial replacements for parts of the human body?
kedney
What is the function of the femure?
To hold up both sides of the body.
Where is the balloon and socket joint?
Balloon socket joint is not there in human body. You have ball and socket joint in your body. Shoulder joint and hip joint are the example of this type of joint.
What is the complex joint in the body?
The knee joint is likely the most complex in the body, followed by the shoulder joint.
