A biometric sensor (1-9) for detecting biometric parameters, comprising: a prosthesis for at least one joint (10, 20; 110, 120) having at least one biometric transceiver; the at least one biometric transceiver operable to: transmit at least one energy wave from the transceiver into a procedure area; quantitatively assess a behavior of the at least one energy wave; and assess particulate matter using the at least one energy wave.