Orthopedic implants of the future made of Titanium foam

Titanium Foams Replace Injured Bones (ScienceDaily)
Flexible yet rigid like a human bone, and immediately capable of bearing loads: A new kind of implant, made of titanium foam, resembles the inside of a bone in terms of its structural configuration. Not only does this make it less stiff than conventional massive implants. It also promotes ingrowth into surrounding bones.
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