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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.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoBecause the body doesn't react to it. Most materials will irritate the body one way or another, but Titanium just sits there and may even fuse with surrounding tissues. That it's also strong enough and light weight are added advantages.
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∙ 12y agoTitanium is much less reactive than iron (the main component of steel) and does not enter the blood as easily. If too much iron enters the blood it can lead to a condition called hemochromatosis.
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∙ 13y agoTitanium is strong, lightweight and does not corrode.
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∙ 13y agoBecause it doesn't upset the natural body tissues.
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∙ 12y agoTitaninum is as strong and steel but 45% lighter, making it better for hip replacements.
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∙ 9y agoTitanium is both strong and biologically inert, so it won't corrode or give off anything toxic.
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How many joints in the hip have cartilage?
There are two hip joints
How many ball joints are in the body?
4: the shoulder joints and the hip joints.
What type of joints are the hips and the shoulders?
Hip and shoulder are both Ball and Socket Joints
How many joints in the hip?
One
Which has greater mobility hip joints shoulder joints elbow joints knee joints or wrist joints?
knee joints because they help you walk
What metal is used to make artificial hip joints?
Titanium
What proporties of titanium make it particulary useful for making hip joints?
The titanium is very light.
Titanium is used to make hip joints because it is unreactive true or false?
This is true, however it is not the only reason titanium is used for hip joints. It is also very strong and significantly lighter than steel.
Is Titanium used for medical purposes If so what are they?
used for implants such as hip joints also surgical equipment
How many joints in the hip have cartilage?
There are two hip joints
What qualities of titanium make it a good material for producing hip or knee replacements?
it's non-toxic.
What is the joint that is in the shoulder and hip?
You have ball and socket type of joints, in the both shoulder and hip joints.
Example of ball and socket joints?
The hip joints
Where is the ball and socket joints at?
The shoulder and hip joints.
How many ball joints are in the body?
4: the shoulder joints and the hip joints.
What type of joints are the hips and the shoulders?
Hip and shoulder are both Ball and Socket Joints
What are the two joints sartorious cross?
Hip and knee joints
