Biologics News

Graphite carbon is a key element in the lubricating layer that forms in metal-on-metal hip implants, according to a study recently published in Science. The study was funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Researchers have used a 3-D printer to create a bone-like material and structure that can be used in orthopedic procedures and may clear the way for custom-made replacement tissue, according to a Washington State University news release.

Microparticles of titanium can flake away from artificial joints through normal wear and tear, playing a role in inflammation that may lead to bone destruction and loosening, according to a study from researchers in New Jersey.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A bioabsorbable antibiotic gel was superior to polymethylmethacrylate beads for bacteria reduction in open fractures, according to a presenter at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association 2011 Annual Meeting, here.

PRAGUE — A platelet rich plasma injection treatment for patients suffering from lateral epicondylitis for a minimum of 3 months was an effective pain reduction measure, according to Greek investigators who compared results of this therapy to autologous blood injection.

Immobilization of tissue and bone injuries has shown to yield improved vascular and bone regeneration over treatments that allow early movement in the healing process, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Researchers have developed polymers that fluoresce in the presence of bacteria, potentially opening the door for rapid detection and assessment of wound infection through the use of ultraviolet light, according to a recent presentation.

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs appear to be more effective than other treatments for pediatric patients with arthritis, according to a report from the US Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Short bursts of gamma radiation could potentially toughen plastic artificial joints and enable them to last longer, according to researchers in China.

Bone quality is just as important as bone quantity in regards to fracture vulnerability in aging bones, according to research from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.