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Kimberly Van Sistine shattered her ankle in a waterskiing accident on her birthday weekend, facing the possibility of never skiing again. Seven months later, her determination and expert medical care have her walking pain-free and planning her return to the water.
Chinese scientists have created the world's first copper-titanium medical implant that fights infections while maintaining the strength surgeons need. After more than a decade of research, the breakthrough bone pin just received approval for use in patients.
A veteran medical investor with over $1 billion in successful healthcare exits is joining the world's largest trauma surgery network to help bridge the gap between breakthrough innovations and the patients who need them. The AO Foundation serves half a million healthcare professionals across 160 countries.
A new injectable bone adhesive inspired by oysters could replace metal plates and screws for fixing fractures. Developed in China, Bone-02 sets in minutes and dissolves naturally as bones heal.
A 24-year-old woman with vanishing bone disease now walks without crutches after Israeli surgeons used 3D-printed implants to lengthen her leg by eight centimeters. The groundbreaking procedure replaced her missing hip and thigh bone, restoring mobility she never thought possible.
Lexi McClain, a pre-med student from Mississippi, just earned one of the state's most competitive scholarships for transfer students. Her next stop: medical school and a career in orthopedic surgery.
New research shows 92% of modern hip replacements now last at least 25 years, nearly double the success rate of older implants. This breakthrough means millions of younger patients can regain mobility without worrying about multiple replacement surgeries.
Doctors in India are sharing life-changing news: bone cancer no longer means losing a limb for most patients. Nearly 80% of children with bone cancer can now be completely cured with early treatment.
More than 20,000 people in England face surgery each year for unstable ankle fractures, but a groundbreaking Finnish trial shows a simple cast works just as well. Patients treated without surgery reported similar recovery outcomes but experienced fewer treatment-related complications.