2006-08-13 09:49:51 · 6 answers · asked by jrivera_e17 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
What makes you think we dont? My son has a stainless steel rod in his leg.
2006-08-13 09:55:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are implantations designed to protect or hold together areas of the body that are too badly injured to be sufficient protection from the environment for whatever tissue system they are supporting or housing.
The bones themselves are not reinforced with metal, but instead are made more structurally sound in conjunction with the surrounding organs and bones.
2006-08-13 18:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by Rick R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Know anyone who has had a hip replacement? or a knee? Done all the time nowadays. The hardest part is getting a sound joint between the metal appliance and the bone, but it's done all the time.
2006-08-13 16:58:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long procedure, would have to wait till you were positively done growing, adds weight, may cut down on mobility, puts excessive stress on joints, would interfere with muscle attachment, nerves veins arteries.
It is easier in the head no real movement, no muscle attachment necessary to function.
2006-08-13 23:05:48 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We do. My niece is full of metal after her car accident.
2006-08-13 16:58:50 · answer #5 · answered by Nosy Parker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you wanna be Wolverine? You know that adamantium isn't real right.
2006-08-13 17:00:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋