Bone fracture healing is a highly coordinated process involving inflammation, fibrovascular formation, and mineralization. Vascularization plays a pivotal role, as inadequate blood supply can severely ...

CD47-null femoral fractures show reduced bone formation, but increased tissue mineral density. µCT analysis of transverse femoral fracture in WT (n = 9) and CD47-null (n = 11-14) mice at 10- and ...

For patients with a broken shin bone, a new generation of smart orthopaedic implants is being developed that can monitor healing progression at the bone fracture site. And, when required, these ...

Tiny implantable sensors are revolutionising the way broken bones heal, with devices enabling data-driven resistance training to accelerate the natural recovery process, according to US scientists.

Broken ankles and sprained ankles both cause pain and swelling. Although they share symptoms, there are key differences ...

During a doubles tennis match, Rick O’Keefe hit a hard serve and returned the ball powerfully when his “collarbone snapped.” “I was playing with three other guys and one of them was a doctor and he’s ...