Medical Titanium Applicate Titanium ProsthesesExternal ProsthesesAs a light weight, tough and corrosion free metal,titanium is widely used in the medical industry as artificial limbs, orthotic callipers and external fixations for both long term and temporary use.Bone and Joint ReplacementTitanium metal is widely used in bone and joint replacement. A large number of patients with arthritis require replacement knee and hip joins which require internal and external titanium fixation including bone plates, pins, screws, intramedullary nails and spinal
fusion devices.Cardiovascular DevicesPacemakers and other cardiovascular devices require titanium elements to replace heart valves , to be used as pacemaker cases and intra-vascular stents.Dental ImplantsTitanium implants are currently being used by the dental industry for restorative dental work. The replacement tooth is built onto titanium implants rooted into the jaw bone.
