After undergoing a series of processing steps, a piece of rattan (left) fuses with natural bone (right), opening the door to the use of the wood as a bone-replacement material. A group of scientists ...

A 3D printable bio-active glass could be used to repair bone damage and help them grow back, a study suggests. The newly developed bio-glass—made with “green” and “cost-efficient” methods—was found to ...

Bone grafting is one of the most valuable adjuncts for preserving bone and preparing for prosthetics. It is the only solution to reverse dental bone loss and is a well-accepted procedure required in 1 ...

Surgeons compared traditional and new fully hydroxyapatite-coated hip replacement stems. They found the new stems offer larger contact areas, while traditional ones preserve bone density long-term.

SOUTH BEND, IN (WSBT) — In July’s Eye on Health, we’re taking a closer look at hip pain and why the solution to fix it may not always result in a total hip replacement. Procedures done locally within ...