Copying Antler-Structure Means Better Prosthetics

tygerstripes writes "The BBC reports that a breakthrough in prosthetic technology will allow titanium to be grafted directly to the bone and then protrude from the skin without risking infection. Research by the Centre for Bio-Medical Engineering, UCL and Stanmore Implants looks into the way that the structure and porosity of deers' antlers prevents infection from entering the break in the skin. Early trials and a fairly gruesome picture show that by mimicking this they can successfully provide amputees with more comfortable, permanent prosthetics. Combined with bionic muscle and other recent developments, we may be very close to fully-integrated prosthetics."

Unfortunately...

[Anonymous Coward]

...the titanium is shed after mating-season and has to be reattached.

Wolverine

[Kesch]

So, when can I get my titanium claws?

P.S. Figure out how to do this with adamantium for authenticity.

P.P.S. You may have to create adamntium first.

Oblig Star Wars

[Andrew Nagy]

Does that mean Obi Wan meant to say, "He's more John Deere now, than man"?

Oh Deer

[improfane]

Deer me.

Re:Wolverine

[Anonymous Coward]

So, when can I get my titanium claws?

I'm quite sure you'll regret that decision later, staring at some porn.

obligatory family guy quote

[krnpimpsta]

What the deuce?
Half man, half machine.
Why with that technology, I could escape these wretched harridans!
Go, cyborg!