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by vGPU 978 days ago
It’s more or less the same idea as a dental implant, where the gum grows over it and closes it off to the exterior.

They do have a fairly high rate of both superficial and deep infection but advancements in coatings have improved the situation.

From what I remember, the major challenge was in the nerve-electrode connection, as they have a high failure rate and sending “sensation” signals back can easily cause nerve damage.