Medicine Has Revolutionized Uses for the Titanium Rod

First Posted: Nov 26, 2019 03:46 PM EST
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Medicine Has Revolutionized Uses for the Titanium Rod

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There are many types of titanium rods available in the market. Some might be crafted with only titanium while some others may come in a mixture of titanium and alloys. Apart from fashionable jewelry such as titanium earrings, rings, necklaces, etc., the material is widely being utilized in medical surgeries such as orthopedic surgeries, bone replacement, and many more as well. 

While being a very lightweight material, titanium represents a high-quality strength within itself. Corrosion can never take place within as it's a non-toxic material. Thus, no corrosive fluids can do any harm to the metal. It can easily be at your service for more than 20 years without any kind of damage. 

When it comes to weight, it is lower than steel but heavier than aluminum. Incorporating this metal into your medical needs will assure you that you save your time and money over the long haul as you don't face any damages or maintenance with it. As it is non-toxic, no other material can be comparable to it when it comes to passivity. Minerals and chlorides are unable to form any corrosion on this metal. 

For medical purposes, titanium can be considered as a blessing. You can safely go through MRI and NMRIs in case you happen to have titanium rods. Besides, surgeons have been utilizing this material to reconstruct several arts of the human body. Titanium implants can also be used to replace broken bones, failing joints, sockets as well. Bone plates, bars, pins, rods, posts, screws, rib cages, etc. are the most used products made with titanium being utilized on medical and clinical purposes. 

For instrument making purposes, titanium has made its own mark on the top of the priority list. It has more strength than steel, and surprisingly, it is not even heavier than steel. Infection and bacteria cannot attack this metal. Likewise, it is proved to be compatible with the instruments that discharge radiation. As it is more long-lasting than any other materials, you can be sure that your money is paid off once you decide to invest in titanium for your various needs. 

The type of injury will say which specific titanium rod is needed for the surgery. For instance, a bone replacement surgery in the leg will need titanium hat is mixed with alloys. As it is mixed with alloys, the rod tends to be supportive of the bone. Doctors also utilize pure titanium for surgical purposes when it comes to forming the rod into a certain shape. In most cases, patients have been receiving titanium alloy rods for surgeries. However, titanium alloy rods cannot be rubbed with each other for safety measures as per the high friction rate. Toddlers who go through orthopedic surgery often receive an expanding titanium rod. 

The technology has developed and it never failed to make improvements with titanium over the years. Because of its flexibility, availability, compatibility, and efficiency, titanium has been successful in all technological spheres of today's modern world.

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