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2. Derek McMinn - Wikipedia

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   Hip resurfacing is a bone-conserving, less invasive alternative to total hip replacement (THR) for young patients, [3] markedly improves the health-related quality of life measures [4] and currently makes up around a twentieth of all hip arthroplasty (artificial joint) procedures performed in the United Kingdom. [5]

3. Vitallium - Wikipedia

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   Vitallium is an alloy of 65% cobalt, 30% chromium, 5% molybdenum, and other substances.The alloy is used in dentistry and artificial joints, because of its resistance to corrosion.

4. Aortic valve replacement - Wikipedia

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   Aortic valve replacement is a cardiac surgery procedure whereby a failing aortic valve is replaced with an artificial heart valve.The aortic valve may need to be replaced because of aortic regurgitation (back flow), or if the valve is narrowed by stenosis.

5. DePuy Synthes - Wikipedia

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   On August 24, 2010, DePuy recalled [4] all ASR hip implant systems sold since 2003. The 2010 DePuy Hip Recall was issued after research released by the National Joint Registry (NJR) found high rates of hip replacement failure for the ASR XL Acetabular and ASR Hip Resurfacing systems.

6. Copper - Wikipedia

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   Some of copper's other important benefits as an architectural material include low thermal movement, light weight, lightning protection, and recyclability. The metal's distinctive natural green patina has long been coveted by architects and designers. The final patina is a particularly durable layer that is highly resistant to atmospheric ...

7. Hip replacement (animal) - Wikipedia

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   Implant material. Animal hip replacements are usually made from the same material as human replacements were, historically, made—a metal (cobalt chrome or titanium) femoral component, and an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene acetabular component.