When a bone break is too severe to heal on its own, surgeons often rely on grafts or rigid metal implants — but both come ...

A cube of healthy bone is anything but solid. Inside it, countless tiny channels carry fluid and help cells move, feed, and ...

Researchers in Sweden have engineered a cell-free cartilage scaffold that can guide the body to rebuild damaged bone. By removing the cells but preserving the structure and natural growth signals, the ...

Inspired by how bones heal naturally, researchers have engineered a laser-structured hydrogel that could one day replace ...

Bones broken in a skiing accident usually heal on their own. But if the break is too severe or a bone tumor needs to be removed, surgeons insert an implant that enables the bone to grow back together.

ETH researchers have developed a novel hydrogel consisting mainly of water and a polymer network. Using laser light, the researchers can very quickly solidify the hydrogel into a material with ...

In operating theatres across the United States, surgeons repair hundreds of thousands of damaged nerves every year.

Strengthen and reduce fracture risk with this routine that combines weight-bearing, resistance, and impact exercises.

Taking collagen supplements regularly supports bone and muscle health in adults, improving strength and quality of life.

Infected bone defects arise in conditions such as osteomyelitis and post-traumatic bone infections, where microbial persistence and immune imbalance prevent effective healing. Standard treatments rely ...

One week after undergoing an MRI due to elbow stiffness, Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene could miss at least half of the 2026 season following surgery to repair the injury.

Some of these facts sound like science fiction. Others feel like glitches in the system. All of them are real. Here are 20 ...