In an Australian-first, University of Queensland researchers have developed 3D-printed bone scaffolds that could become substitutes for human bone grafts. A UQ School of Dentistry team are the first ...

Q: What is bone grafting? A: Bone grafting refers to a procedure to replace bone where it is missing or is inadequate using a variety of materials. Bone grafting can be used to reconstruct defects of ...

Molecules from mucus can be used to produce synthetic bone graft material and help with the healing of larger bone loss, a new study found. Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology report the ...

Presently, if a patient is missing a section of bone due to accident or disease, it has to be replaced with bone harvested from elsewhere in their body. A new cell-containing gel, however, could one ...

We may soon be giving our unwanted eggshells to science, thanks to new research that has used the humble chicken eggshell to create a new bioactive material for making safe, effective bone grafts.

Researchers in Sweden have engineered a cell-free cartilage scaffold that can guide the body to rebuild damaged bone. By removing the cells but preserving the structure and natural growth signals, the ...

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SurGenTec, a privately held spine and orthopedic technology company, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...