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What kind of metal is the rod in my humerus bone made of. surgery was 1 month ago?
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Titanium: Most these days are made of titanium. Old ones used to be stainless steel.
Answered 3/30/2013
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Titanium: Most recent metal implants are made of titanium because of use of magnetic resonance imaging ferrous or iron compounds heat up in magnet and can be drawn into magnet. Patients are interogated about pacemakers, internal metal objects, surgical implant and procedures involving metal insertion prior to scanning.
Answered 12/9/2013
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