Investigators at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have developed a test that could be used in detecting the early stages of a major cause of failure in joint replacement implants, according to an American Chemical Society press release. The findings could potentially help patients avoid having to be treated for joint …
By Gina Brockenbrough 1st on the web (June 3, 2009) Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) can provide high rates of patient satisfaction and maintain good outcomes at long-term follow-up, according to a Swedish study presented here. “We can say that ACI is an effective and desirable option for large full-thickness chondral lesions mid-term,” …
1st on the web (February 4, 2009) Engineers at the University of California at San Diego have developed a way to help accelerate bone growth through the use of nanotubes and stem cells. The finding could lead to quicker and better recovery for patients who undergo orthopedic surgery. UCSD researchers and …
1st on the web (February 3, 2009) February 2009 Researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered a mimic of one of “nature’s antibiotics” that can be used to coat medical devices to prevent infection and rejection. The study, published in the Jan. 30 issue of Chemistry & Biology, found that …