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Due to radial fracture in elbow doctors advised to implant stainless steel or titanium. Which one should I go for and why.
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Hi , stainless steel is not the material but it is an alloy of steel called 316l which is used for manufacturing of orthopaedic implant. Titanium is off late latest development and has definitely many advantages. But. Owing to the type of fixation and nature of bone, the doctor who has an access to x ray would better advise you the implant. Titanium would be costlier but at times is better. 316l is not bad though!
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