Explore 10 facts about fractures, from how bones naturally heal to breakthrough treatments. Learn essential recovery ...

U of I researchers are changing the way broken bones heal by 3D printing materials to make the recovery process faster.

A new discovery has shed new light on the crucial role of the CD47 protein in bone fracture healing. Scientists have ...

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 ...

Just because you do not have osteoporosis, it does not mean your bones are in perfect shape. If you are noticing any warning ...

Taking certain painkillers could stop broken bones healing properly, scientists claim today. Studies suggest that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can slow down or even stop the ...

Plaster casts could become a thing of the past thanks to a new technique which locks broken bones together. The procedure, developed by orthopaedic surgeons, could also avoid scarring of the skin ...

U of I researchers are changing the way broken bones heal by 3D printing materials to make the recovery process faster. Shelly Zhang, an assistant civil and environmental engineering professor ...