(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Vibration helps bones to grow. In a new study, Zurich researchers have shown how such mechanical stimuli influence the genes in the bones. They hope to use this to heal broken ...

However, within these categories, data were pooled regardless of the bone involved. To account for differences in anticipated healing time for different bones, time to fracture healing was analysed in ...

The term ‘stress fracture’ has deep roots in our vernacular. Its use in the literature has risen steadily since the 1970s/1980s and shows no sign of waning. But are we all talking about the same thing ...

Broken bones normally mend spontaneously if they are set firmly. A finger fracture typically requires three weeks for healing, while one can recover from broken legs in six to eight weeks.

The study explored its specific impact on fracture and broken bone healing in children. Its findings highlight the potential consequences of vitamin D deficiency in pediatric orthopaedics.