this is made from cobalt-chromium and/or titanium metals. In the modern era of hip replacements, cemented stems (inserted with an epoxy bone cement) are composed of cobalt-chromium metals. Cementless stems (implants in which your bone grows into the metal) are routinely made of titanium...
you may need the same hip replaced again down the road. 95% of hip replacements last at least 10 years, about 75% last 15 to 20 years, and just over half last 25 years or more. To help keep your artificial hip in good shape longer, stay active but avoid high-impact activities, and...
Metal on metal hip replacements.(LETTERS: TELL US WHAT YOU THINK)(Letter to the editor)Hunt, Jenny
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For those whose hips have been damaged, hip replacement surgery can restore their mobility. But those who receive metal-on-metalhip replacementsmay be put in serious danger. This is because metal particles may be released into the body as the hip replacement works. ...
So what are they being used for? Er, dentistry and hip replacements, to name a couple. Because the ceramic is non-reactive, your dicky hip can be replaced with something made of the same basic stuff as heat shields and bullet-proof vests. Watch companies have played with it too – both...
Hip replacements 0 in the U.S. in 2010, how many this year? What if My Doctor Has Already Told Me I Need Surgery?Not every orthopedic surgeon has the same philosophy that we have. Some view surgery as the first choice, whereas we look at surgery as the last possible option. We want...
We’re seeing ongoing high demand for high-performance ceramics in medical applications, especially for joint replacements. One way we’re responding is by adding a production hall to our medical equipment manufacturing site in the Upper Franconian town of Marktredwitz. Sending a strong signal, medic...
I made a return for an online order on 01/07 that came to me DEFECTIVE, with seams falling out. The returned product cost around $170 which is not a small amount of money. Not only did I not get credited for the shipping I paid for (even though it was 100% the company's fault ...