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What is Trauma Implants?

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Trauma implants are the devices in orthopedic surgery. They are used to treat various traumas depending upon the type of injury. Trauma refers to ‘wound’ in Greek and any physical injury such as fracture, dislocation, sprains, strains, burns, etc come under a trauma. In orthopedics, trauma devices especially trauma plates are used to cure fractures, especially in long bones. These implants are applied to the injury in order to cure it temporarily or permanently. These trauma implants used for bone fixation as well as to replace articulate surfaces in the joint. Increments in physical injuries have caused trauma implants to ensure their market presence. The different types of orthopedic trauma implants enable the medical doctors to choose a proper fitting implant according to the weight, size and type of the individual. Nails, screws, fixators and plates are a few of the orthopedic  trauma implants  that are used to repair fractured bones in orthopedic surgery. Plates are further
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What is Hip Prosthesis and where is it used?

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If your hip has been damaged by a fracture or other conditions, it might be complex for you to do things that require movement of your hips. Sometimes, you are left with no other option but  hip prosthesis/replacement  orthopedic surgery. Hip replacement is a safe surgery that can help you relieve your pain and you can move actively, again. A hip prosthesis is a medical device that replaces a broken hip joint. It consists of a curved femoral head inserted into a hollow shaped acetabulum within the pelvis and is protected by a synovial joint capsule. It is a major orthopedic device that has provided hip replacement surgery with a top place in successful operation.   In a hip replacement, the fractured bone and cartilage are separated and replaced with prosthetic devices. Following steps are performed in order, for the replacement surgery:   §   The fractured femoral head is separated and replaced with a metal stem that is positioned into the empty center of the femur. §   The
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What is spine implant?

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  A spine implant is an orthopedic implant which is used in orthopedic surgery to treat the spinal problems such as fractures, deformation, instability, hypnosis, and facilitate fusion, etc. They are designed in such a way that they provide strength and stabilization to the spine. What is a spine implant made of? Spine/Spinal implants are made of biodegradable and body friendly materials. These materials include: §   Titanium §   Titanium-alloy §   Medical Grade Peek Spine orthopedic implants manufacturer in India are in different shapes and sizes so that it can fit any person of any size or age. Features of spinal implants: §   Strong §   Light-weight §   Possible to image via MRI §   Compact Types of spinal implants: Screws:  The screws are implanted in the pedicles of the vertebrae. At first they were used in the lumbar spine but not they are also used in the thoracic spine. Screws help other implants to form a firm hold on the damaged part. Plates  – C
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