Smart Orthopedic Implants Support Healing and Repair of Injured Bones - HospiMedica

To improve treatment of fractured bones, researchers are developing intelligent implants that not only stabilize the fractured bone but also detect and counteract incorrect weight bearing in individual patients.

When treating fractured bones, doctors generally use standard implants. A plate is screwed into the bone to stabilize the fracture - regardless of whether the bone was twisted, bent or crushed. In 10… [+3172 chars]

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