Bone fracture healing is a highly coordinated process involving inflammation, fibrovascular formation, and mineralization. Vascularization plays a pivotal role, as inadequate blood supply can ...

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.

Her team created technology to heal bones faster. “Typically when the bone fractures we’ll need to install a titanium metal plate,” Zhang explained. “What is different about this material ...