orthopedics

$A modified glue gun prints bone grafts directly onto fractures during surgery$

Medical Innovations

‘Glue gun’ prints bone grafts directly onto fractures during surgery

A glue-gun-like device that can be used to print biodegradable bone grafts directly into fractures could revolutionize orthopedic surgery, offering personalized implants that speed healing and cut infection risks.

$A hip fracture can spell the end of independence, but researchers find it doesn't take much to lower risk$

Body and Mind

Improving bone strength by just 3% slashes hip fracture rate by 45%

More than 300,000 Americans aged 65 and older are hospitalized for hip fractures each year. But researchers have found that even tiny lifestyle changes can boost bone strength to a level that greatly reduces the incidence of these serious fractures.

Medical Devices

Bug-inspired coating could make for better bone and joint implants

Inspired by the wings of dragonflies and cicadas, researchers have developed a new coating for orthopedic implants. It not only shreds harmful bacteria, but also monitors stress on the system, meaning it could warn of impending implant failure.