But this time, after surgery, his doctor surprised us by instructing Mark to walk on it two weeks later. It turns out the ...

Bone density dramatically declines as we age, and is accelerated among those who don't perform resistance exercise or ...

In the new treatment, a device called a locking compression plate (LCP) is inserted into the body to help the two or more pieces of broken bone heal more quickly. This can be done through 'minimal ...

Research engineers at Saarland University and medical researchers at the Saarland University Medical Center are developing ...

Smart intramedullary nails enable immediate loading and are intended to provide information about the healing process.

Steps that can support healing include rest ... difficulty extending the leg a deformed appearance due to broken pieces of bone If a person has a sprain or kneecap fracture, severe pain, bruising ...

Researchers at Periyar University, Salem, have patented technologies to produce hydroxyapatite from eggshells. This mineral can be used for bone grafts, coatings for dental and orthopaedic ...