THE AFTERLIFE OF CREMATED ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS (Orthopedics This Week)
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What happens to joint replacements after an individual is cremated?
Adelaide reporter Brett Williamson reported on how that situation is dealt with in Australia. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare a total of 72,551 hip and knee replacement operations were performed in Australia in 2013-2014.
Following a cremation, Williamson reported, staff run a magnet over the ashes to remove any metal. However, because titanium does not melt down, the replacement joints must be removed manua...
