How Internal Fixation Fails: A Hardcore Analysis Based on Biomechanics & Biology
“Fracture treatment is a race between the fatigue life of the implant and the speed of bone healing.” When you are staring at an X-ray of a broken plate or a stubborn non-union and blaming the patient’s “bad luck,” you have likely already lost the race. The brutal truth is rarely about luck. It is […]
Surgical Indications for Humeral Shaft Fractures: A Comprehensive Guide
Humeral shaft fractures are a common orthopedic injury, but not all cases require surgical intervention. Determining when surgery is necessary depends on a combination of clinical, anatomical, and patient-specific factors. In this guide, we’ll break down the absolute and relative indications for surgical treatment of humeral shaft fractures, providing clarity for clinicians and patients alike. […]
Research hotspots and progress of orthopedic implants
The repair and replacement of large-scale bone defects caused by diseases, trauma, and aging has been an important topic that humans have been studying for centuries. However, to date, the clinical treatment of large-scale bone defects remains a world problem. The use of orthopedic implants to reconstruct the structure and function of bone tissue in […]
