My too. Maybe my titanium hips will eventually kill me, but they will have been well worth the many years of quality life they've given me.
My hips were "installed" nine years ago. A few months ago I went in for a check-up, and the x-rays showed zero wear over all that time. Those things are truly a modern miracle.
I’m 74 - new knee 2 years ago.
miserable operation and rehab but 100% would do it again.
My first fake hip in 1985 was molybdenum, which is mentioned in the article. It was replaced in 2005. Other hip was replaced in 2020. Both current hips have titanium — and probably some other stuff. Cadaver, too, I’m told.
Definitely quality of life is the big thing. Not being able to walk for the last 40 years — can’t even imagine.