The biomechanics of bone fracture fixation encompasses the study and optimisation of implant designs and fixation techniques to stabilise fractured bones while promoting biological healing. This field ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . OSSIO announced FDA clearance of its OSSIOfiber bio-integrative bone fixation technology for use in pediatric ...

ACL reconstruction is a widely accepted treatment for patients who have instability symptoms from ACL deficiency and desire to resume activity. Surgical reconstruction may be appropriate, for many of ...

An external pelvic fixator is a surgical procedure that stabilizes a broken hip or pelvic bone. A surgeon will use small screws, pins, and carbon fiber bars to stabilize the fracture. Doctors may use ...

Researchers have developed a low-cost, easy-to-manufacture stabilizer for broken bones to help in regions where such devices are expensive or in short supply and people sometimes resort to homemade ...

Suture anchors, used to attach ligaments and tendons to bone, usually have a screw or interference fit. Now, Stryker ($SYK) is unveiling the only anchor that can ...

Bone stimulators are a therapy that may help with bone healing in certain situations. However, the debate is still out on their effectiveness. Devices such as bone stimulators are often used for ...

Electrical stimulation therapy is a recent, popular alternative treatment. Bone growth stimulators are sometimes used for fractures that haven’t healed on their own. After treatment, your body works ...

Washington quarterback Alex Smith took a significant step in his recovery on Monday, getting the external fixator removed from his right leg. Essentially a bulky metal halo encircling his lower leg, ...

RevBio, Inc., announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to start a pilot clinical trial to examine the safety and efficacy of TETRANITE(R) , the company's ...