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Mini/small/large Fragment Instruments And Implants- Uses and Safety Standards

In the human body, several joints and bones require a repair after a serious accident, joint diseases, overweight, and due to some other factors. Orthopedic implants are used to strengthen or totally replace the joints in the injured area. Joint replacement can be either permanent or temporary. Permanent implant includes shoulder, wrist, hip, ankle, knee, finger joints and elbow which serves the entire life of the patient. On the other hand, temporary orthopedic implants include screw, wires, pins, and nails; used for fractured bone and serves until the bone is healed. Orthopedic Implants A bone is surrounded by a cartilage which helps in movement of joints. Due to various reasons, this cartilage could be damaged and produce friction between the mobile bones in a joint leaving a pain and discomfort while moving body parts. Doctor prefers for orthopedic implants when no other treatment works. Orthopedic implants are infused to the body; enable the patients to work properly.