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

In the future, smart intramedullary nails are to be used for fractures of long bones, which enable immediate loading and can provide information about the healing process. The nails are inserted ...

Broken bones normally mend spontaneously if they are set firmly. A finger fracture typically requires three weeks for healing, while one can recover from broken legs in six to eight weeks.