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What Material Is Used In Shoulder Prothestic And Cobalt Prothestic?
Question: what material/metal is the shoulder prothestic made of
all I want to know is the material in the cobalt prosthetic?
all I want to know is the material in the cobalt prosthetic?
Brief Answer:
Different materials depending on type
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
Thanks for your question. There are different types of prosthesis and different metals used, but by FAR in these days the most common metal used is TITANIUM, not cobalt.
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Different materials depending on type
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
Thanks for your question. There are different types of prosthesis and different metals used, but by FAR in these days the most common metal used is TITANIUM, not cobalt.
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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