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Most of us know someone who has had a part of their body surgically repaired. Maybe you have personally gone through a procedure to fix an annoying injury or have had emergency surgery. More often than not, doctors have to utilize some type of implant to remedy the situation. Here is an overview of some of the most common pieces of hardware used in the operating room.

Plates and Screws

Whenever a cracked or broken bone requires attention, small plates are attached to encourage bone fusion and growth. Titanium or surgical grade stainless steel are the preferred raw materials used to craft these pieces. The manufacturing process consists of CNC design technology along with milling equipment. Each plate is a specific size and requires screws for securing to the affected area. These mechanisms are versatile in that they can be used temporarily and then removed, or they can become a …