When the patient prefers to lengthen their arm or leg they can opt for limb lengthening surgery. This is a process that takes several months to complete. It depends on the capacity of regeneration of new bone, tissue, ligaments, blood vessels, and surrounded cells. This surgery consists of several phases. The first one is known […]
Monthly Archives: September 2020
What is a bone tumor?When the normal healthy cells of a bone grow and divide in an uncontrollable manner it leads to the formation of a mass which is known as a bone tumor. These tumors can either be benign or malignant. Are all the bone tumors are cancerous?No Which types of bone tumors are […]
Bone BasicsBone is a rigid organ. It is made up of hard tissue known as osseous tissue. It consists of different types of bone cells such as osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts. These cells play a major role in the process of modeling and remodeling. Bone RemodelingBone is continuously remodeled by osteoblasts and osteoclasts throughout the […]
A famous line in Biomechanics quotes, ” If you work you will gain and if not you will lose it.” As humans grow old in their age, they start to experience pain in their bones and joints. But the ones who exercise regularly do not have to experience these problems. Do you know the reason […]
In the present 21st century new technologies are emerging every day and conquering the whole world. One such technology that finds its place in these technologies is 3D printing which is also known as additive manufacturing. The 3D printing technology finds its applications in various fields such as Aerospace, Automotive, Education, Robotics, etc., because it […]
Why patient-specific implants are required?Traditionally available standard size implants do not suit all the patients perfectly which might lead to infections, swelling, and other problems after the patient has undergone surgery. In order to overcome this problem doctors opt for patient- specific implants that can perfectly suit the patients that are designed according to the […]