Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by reduced bone mass and disruption of the microarchitecture of bone. This condition results in decreased bone strength. Because of this, people suffering from osteoporosis have bones that fracture easily. These fractures are costly to maintain, and they also increase mortality. For instance, osteoporosis ….
A microchip is thin, like a piece of paper, and roughly the size of a penny. It can use wireless technology to track the health of the bone or track the bone’s ability to heal after injuries like a fracture or a break. This technology allows a doctor and ….
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 38,000 surgeons are currently working in the United States. Many of them specialize in a range of services. One common treatment that is done by surgeons today is something known as a bone graft. This is a surgical procedure ….
Bone fractures are a very common form of injury. A fracture occurs when a bone cracks or breaks in half. It is a very painful experience and you will have to wait a while for the bone repair to occur. If you fracture a bone or are taking care ….
Injuries happen, and there are many ways to heal them. One way is in the form of a bone graft, which can consist of cortical fibers. If you’re not familiar with cortical fibers and how they operate in terms of healing, keep reading to understand the answers to common ….
Broken, damaged, and weakened bones are something that millions of people struggle with every day. Around 6.8 million Americans use devices to aid in their mobility every day and many do so due to bone issues. Bone grafting is a technology that is ever-changing and that can help resolve ….
There have been several advances in modern technology that improve bone grafting. These technologies have improved the effectiveness of bone grafting while lowering the risk of side effects. A 16-year study of 2 million bone grafting candidates displayed that 83% of bone grafts use autogenous bone grafts taken from ….
If you’re considering investing in synthetic bone graft equipment, you may be interested in how useful this technology can be in comparison to traditional bone grafts. Below you can find a few of the reasons why synthetic bone grafts can be more beneficial than traditional bone grafts. What is ….
Let’s explore the evolution of bone graft delivery devices and the graft delivery system. ….
While bone fractures typically heal between two and 10 weeks, there’s never a convenient time to break a bone. Whether it be a misstep while climbing a flight of stairs or playing basketball with friends and falling on a leg, broken bones are never ideal. Human bones endure a ….