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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Surgeons should consider the 3D orientation of tibial plateau fractures prior to fixation. Size and orientation ...

Optimal fracture treatment requires knowledge of the complex physiological process of bone healing. The course of bone healing is mainly influenced by fracture fixation stability (biomechanics) and ...

Fibrin, a protein that was thought to play a key role in fracture healing, is not required, a team of researchers has discovered. Instead, the breakdown of fibrin is essential for fracture repair. The ...

A new paper reviews the epidemiology and pathophysiology of cancer-associated bone disease and provides information about fracture prevention in cancer patients. The review summarizes the pertinent ...

Simulation of a bone fracture using two coaxial cylinders. Monitoring the healing of severe bone fractures is important because patients with such injuries are particularly susceptible to ...

Recovery from a hip fracture depends on the type of surgery a person has, as well as their mobility, age, and overall health. Many people regain functionality in 6–9 months with physical therapy and ...

Treatment for elbow fractures depends on the severity of the injury. There are both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Share on Pinterest Antonio_Diaz/Getty Images An elbow fracture can ...

A shoulder fracture is a broken bone in the shoulder. These fractures typically occur after a fall or high impact collision. In most cases, surgery is not necessary to treat a shoulder fracture. The ...