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Iron will corrode (rust) in the body for a start. It is also not strong enough, the surface would also wear quickly.
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Why pure iron would not be suitable for a hip replacement joint?
Because iron is an element meaning that it only contains iron atoms, pure iron is easily oxidized meaning that oxygen readily reacts with the surface of the iron which causes it to rust. Therefore, since the iron joint replacement is surrounded by wet tissues would it would rust and flake off which could cause serious problems. Hope this helped :)
Why wouldn't pure iron be suitable for a hip replacement?
Iron is prone to rusting in the presence of water. If you placed iron in the body, which is mainly water, it would rust and corrode. This means it disintergrates. It would also release dangerous amounts of Iron Oxides into the blood.
What are the treatments for hip dysplasia?
Hip resurfacing or total hip replacement
Best Hip replacement surgeons in Chennai?
Hip Replacement or hip arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to treat the damaged portion of the hip. A person who performs this procedure by making certain incisions to remove the damaged part of the hip and replacing them with prosthetic implants is a Hip Replacement surgeon.
Would i be too young at sixty six for a hip replacement?
If you need a hip replacement, then age is not an issue.
What bone leg is involved in hip replacement?
The femur is the leg bone involved in hip replacement.
How soon after hip replacement surgery can I donate blood?
blood plasma donation after total hip replacement
Has any one had successful surgery of a conversion of a fused hip to a hip joint replacement?
It depends on your definition of succesful. This operation will typically never give as good an outcome as a normal hip replacement, however, it may give the patient movement and improved lifestyle again.
What is the diff - between hip replacement and hip revision?
Hip replacements can be both. But a revision is simply when they have to re-operate, or revise an exisiting hip replacement, often by putting a new one in.
Do you need to be concerned that your hip replacement joint squeaks?
A replacement hip should not be squeaking. Contact your surgeon regarding this. There may be a recall on the replacement hip, or there may be a more simple solution. Do not assume that this is normal.
What is hip arthropathy?
Hip arthroplasty is a hip replacement. Arthropathy is any joint disease.
Who manufactures hip replacement and knee replacement parts?
Bob the builder
