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• Biocompatibility Nitinol is biocompatible and has corrosion resistance similar to other implant materials. • Fatigue resistance Nitinol stents are fatigue resistant and can withstand large recoverable strains. ...
Furthermore, tungsten’s biocompatibility makes it an ideal material for various types of medical implants and devices. For example, tungsten tubes are used in catheters and endoscopic instruments, offering durability and flexibility. ...
Joint replacement surgery—most commonly performed on hips and knees—has transformed the lives of millions by relieving pain, restoring movement, and improving quality of life. As technology advances, surgeons now have choices in how they fixate the prosthesis to the bone. The two primary techniques are cemented fixation and cementless fixation (also called uncemented fixation). ...