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...
Metal on metal hip replacements.(LETTERS: TELL US WHAT YOU THINK)(Letter to the editor)Hunt, Jenny
OrthAlign is helping surgeons perform knee and hip replacements more precisely than ever before – with technology that outperforms systems that once filled entire rooms, yet fits in the palm of your hand. See how ADI iSensor® technology is transforming surgery ...
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. ...
used in sunscreens to block UVA and UVB rays, similar to zinc oxide. Titanium dioxide has excellent ultraviolet (UV) resistant qualities and acts as a UV absorbent. It is also used as a component of orthopedic implant biomaterials for hip and knee replacements and in dental products like ...
Chapter 2: What Are the Key Properties of Titanium Metals?Physical PropertiesTitanium is an inert metal known for its exceptional physical properties. Its high strength-to-weight ratio makes it particularly suitable for applications requiring both lightness and durability, such as joint replacements and...
But mix ceramic with metal, creating a cermet (yes, like the name of the Omega watch; it’s all falling into place now) and you have a material that blends the toughness of metal with the hardness of ceramic. So what are they being used for? Er, dentistry and hip replacements, to ...
For 2024, we’ve therefore decided to change the material in the casings of our most famous product — the edding 3000 marker — from conventional aluminum to post-consumer recycling aluminum (PCR). Starting in 2024, we’ll also be assuming commercial responsibility for the entire ‘Share’ ...
CNC machining methods that use mechanical force to cut materials, EDM employs electrical discharges (sparks) to erode material from the workpiece. This method is particularly effective for machining hard materials or creating complex shapes that are difficult to achieve with conventional machining ...
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...