Additionally, this knowledge should help prevent the need for bone implants in many cases, and act as an early - warning system for people at a high risk of degenerative bone diseases, such as osteoporosis. (innovationtoronto.com)
Radiographic images of bone implants in a mouse show that healthy grafts (a and b) grow much better than implants from cadavers (c and d). (sciencemag.org)
In future, it may be possible to use nanofibers to improve the attachment of bone implants, or the fibers may be used directly to scaffold bone regeneration. (sciencedaily.com)