What to Know About the Medical Device Industry As a Medical Professional
The medical device industry is a fast-growing and complex industry. During the last decade, this industry saw unprecedented growth due to the innovation of state-of-the-art equipment and an innovation mindset. In fact, according to BCC Research, the North American medical device market employs 356,000 individuals at 5,800 companies and is set to reach $344.9 billion …
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The Importance of Bone Grafts
Bone grafts are important medical procedures that fix problems with existing bone structure due to injury or disease. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, a long-term study of two million bone graft patients shows 83% underwent bone grafts harvested from within their bodies while the rest had artificial material used for their bone …
How to Assist Patients in Speedy Bone Recovery
Broken bones and bone fractures take their toll on patients. According to UCLA Health, most fractures heal in 6-8 weeks, but there are things you can do to help patients enjoy a speedy recovery. In this article, we’ll review ways that patients can ensure they heal as soon as possible. Vitamin Supplements Ensuring patients receive …
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How to Talk to Your Patient About Their Bone Grafting Needs
When you have a patient who needs bone grafting, it can be difficult to talk about. It might be scary to hear that they need manufactured bone in their body, but it’s an important innovation. There are several situations where it’s needed. Let’s go more in-depth, now. What Are the Main Reasons? When someone needs …
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3 Qualities to Look For in Bone Graft Manufacturers
Surgery is an elite subset of medicine. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 38,600 of them are employed in America. They do all kinds of operations that require an incredible amount of focus. So, when they do something like a bone graft with synthetic materials, they want the best. Here are three qualities …
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What Should My Patients Know About Osteoporosis Treatment?
Osteoporosis is a common medical condition that impacts the density and strength of bones. The bones are more likely to break or fracture because they are not as strong as they once were. This often results in using assistive devices to get around. In fact, approximately 6.8 million Americans use them for help with mobility, …
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What to Tell Patients to Expect After a Bone Repair Procedure
Do you often perform bone repair procedures? If so, you might be wondering what to tell patients to expect after the procedure. Fortunately, bone repair is not uncommon. According to the Department of Commerce, the U.S. medical device exports total $44 billion each year, accounting for 40% of the total global market. With the U.S.’s …
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Why Is Synthetic Bone Grafting Growing in Popularity?
According to the National Library of Medicine, a study about bone grafts was done over the course of 16 years. The researchers looked at what type of bone grafts 2 million people were getting. Their findings revealed a trend indicating that more people were having synthetic bone grafts instead of traditional ones. Why is that? …
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What Patients Should Know About Orthopedic Surgery Recovery
Orthopedic surgery recovery length can be impacted by several factors. For example, what type of surgery your patient has and if they have an allograft during their surgery can both play a role in the recovery process. An allograft is a transplant process that uses bone or tissue from someone else and may involve Graftgun® …
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What to Know About the Graft Gun
The universal graft gun is improving accuracy, cutting down on surgical time, and limiting invasive procedures. The universal graft gun is designed to help providers easily place bone graft material in a highly targeted area. Here is everything you need to know about the universal graft gun. It’s Ergonomic A graft gun can make light …