I spoke with my son's surgeon last week. I just wanted to make sure I asked every possible question since he isn't the easiest to get hold of. I thought I was double checking with regard to this question because I was thinking he'd already said he'd use titanium. When the doctor said he'd probably use stainless steel I was surprised. I can't remember the reasons he gave for the choice. I did ask him if I researched it & decided we prefer titanium rods, if he'd go with our choice. He said "yes".
So, I know there's info about this on this forum but a lot of it is several years old. I'd really appreciate it if any of you could tell me what kind of rods your surgeon did, or will, use for your or your child's surgery & why. Are you pleased with the choice & why? It sounds to me like stainless weighs more & is more likely to cause problems with MRIs. But titanium is more flexible & could break more easily? I think I've read that more & more surgeons are using titanium these days, despite its higher cost so I just wanted to hear about some patient's, or parent's opinions. Thank you all very much!
So, I know there's info about this on this forum but a lot of it is several years old. I'd really appreciate it if any of you could tell me what kind of rods your surgeon did, or will, use for your or your child's surgery & why. Are you pleased with the choice & why? It sounds to me like stainless weighs more & is more likely to cause problems with MRIs. But titanium is more flexible & could break more easily? I think I've read that more & more surgeons are using titanium these days, despite its higher cost so I just wanted to hear about some patient's, or parent's opinions. Thank you all very much!
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