Metal pins no better than traditional plaster cast for a broken wrist
Trial finds no difference in pain or wrist function at 12 months compared with moulded cast Using metal K-wires (commonly...
Read MoreRegrowing knee cartilage with an electric kick
University of Connecticut (UConn) bioengineers successfully regrew cartilage in a rabbit's knee, a promising hop toward healing joints in humans,...
Read MoreArthritis-related gene also regenerates cartilage in joints and growth plates
The IL-6 family of proteins has a bad reputation: it can promote inflammation, arthritis, autoimmune disease and even cancer. However, a new...
Read MorePersonalising treatment for severe limb injuries
A team of scientists, led by Scott Frey at the University of Missouri, have developed an innovative technique using small...
Read MoreDeveloping bioactive coatings for better orthopaedic implants
Bioactive coatings play a vital role in the success of implants such as those for knees or hips, because their...
Read MoreChina-wide study will boost understanding of fatal surgical complication
Older patients in hospitals across China took part in a major multi-centre open-label randomised clinical trial that showed there was...
Read MoreKnee reconstruction market in India forecast to witness 9% growth through 2030
The knee reconstruction market in India is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of about 9% between...
Read MoreBiocomposites signs distribution agreement with NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics
Biocomposites, an international medical devices company that engineers, manufactures and markets products for use in infection management in bone and...
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