Last year I needed major reconstructive surgery on my spine. This is a photo edited X-ray of my spine in the standing position  my hips at the bottom and my curved spine can be seen upwards. You can see the implanted titanium rods and screws needed to support my spine (and keep me out of a wheelchair) I have more Titanium in me that the F16 fighter jet . . . but it is hell going through security at airports . . . alarms go off every time. I am just thankful to still be here and not paralyzed~! !