Bone tissue engineering (BTE) is an evolving field at the intersection of materials science and bioengineering, focused on the development of bone substitute materials and diagnostic methods in ...

For the first time, patented titanium fiber plates developed by Japanese engineers for medical use have been tested in an animal model. Researchers from Shinshu University found that, unlike ...

The search for innovative implant materials in orthopedics has led to the exploration of advanced thermoplastics in the family of PAEK, a high performance thermoplastic. These materials have potential ...

The growth plates contain special stem cells that continuously produce new cartilage cells, which are converted into bone tissue. In the case of growth disorders in children with a height ...

Growth plate fractures are injuries to the soft connective tissue in the ends of long bones of children and teens. This soft tissue makes it possible for bones to grow as children age. It’s also ...