From body fat to bone, experiment offers hope for 'gentle' repair of fractures
Japanese researchers are testing a surprising, minimally invasive way to repair spine fractures.
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Enzyme provides promising path to degenerative joint diseases cure
Degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis and intervertebral disk degeneration are conditions that affect millions of people worldwide, leading to pain and reduced mobility. These diseases remain incurable because current ...
Nov 13, 2025
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Researchers redefine hip arthroscopy with breakthrough surgical device
There's a new tool in the hands of surgeons making waves in the world of hip arthroscopy.
Nov 12, 2025
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Discovery of key to joint regeneration could help regrow lost limbs
Researchers at Texas A&M University have uncovered a key element of joint cartilage regrowth, which brings them one step closer to regrowing human limbs.
Nov 12, 2025
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AI-based analysis of routine CT scans may also reveal weakened bones
Computed tomography (CT) scans of the chest, abdomen, and spine, taken originally to detect problems such as kidney stones or growths on the lungs, can be repurposed through artificial intelligence (AI) to catch signs of ...
Nov 11, 2025
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Smart biomaterials can reduce chance of medical implant failure and accelerate patient recovery
A study conducted by the general and teaching hospital ("Hospital das Clínicas") of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School of the University of São Paulo (HCFMRP-USP) in Brazil followed 99 patients who underwent hip and knee replacement ...
Nov 11, 2025
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AI-supported telehealth transforms hip surgery recovery
Hip replacement surgery is one of Australia's most common orthopedic procedures, with demand rising as the population ages.
Nov 10, 2025
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Missing enzyme may explain impaired bone growth
Chondrocytes play a crucial role in skeletal development. Many bones, such as those in the arms and legs, are formed through endochondral ossification, in which chondrocytes assemble to create a cartilage scaffold that is ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Stem cells derived from fatty tissue successfully repair spinal fractures in rats
An Osaka Metropolitan University team has used stem cells extracted from adipose, the body's fatty tissue, to treat spine fractures in rats similar to those caused by osteoporosis in humans. These cells offer the advantages ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Biomaterial vaccines could make implanted orthopedic devices safer
Patients with implanted medical devices like orthopedic joint replacements, pacemakers, and artificial heart valves run a small but significant risk that these devices get infected with bacterial pathogens. This starts them ...
Nov 4, 2025
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