Orthopedic implants are used to fixate the bone fragments of fractures. Novel smart implants are now being developed that can continuously monitor and actively promote bone healing—by, for example, ...

Hannah Dailey, associate professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Lehigh University, studies the biomechanics of fracture fixation and bone healing. She received the 2024 Presidential ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Broken bones and fractures are common in childhood, with up to 40% of girls and 50% of boys suffering a fracture at some time. Forearm fractures are the most common, responsible ...

Your clavicle, or collarbone, is the long, thin bone that connects your chest to your shoulder. You have one on each side of your body. These bones help hold up your shoulders and allow you to move ...

Experiments conducted in Brazil using laboratory rats have shown that graphene-based structures can act as a powerful ally in ...

If you've already had one bone break from osteoporosis, you're at risk for another. Here's what you can do to prevent future ...

Researchers uncover a redox-regulated mechanism that determines whether bone fractures heal or progress to nonunion BEIJING, BEIJING, CHINA, February 2, 2026 ...

During a complicated bone surgery, every second matters. The longer a wound is open, the more likely it is to become infected and injured. Now picture this: Surgeons can now print a new piece of bone ...

A comminuted fracture is when a bone breaks into three or more pieces. These typically require surgery and take longer to heal than other fractures. A comminuted fracture happens when you break a bone ...