Q: What is bone grafting? A: Bone grafting refers to a procedure to replace bone where it is missing or is inadequate using a variety of materials. Bone grafting can be used to reconstruct defects of ...

During a complicated bone surgery, every second matters. The longer a wound is open, the more likely it is to become infected ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid underwent surgery for the second time on his right foot on Tuesday, this time a bone graft procedure. Embiid had two existing screws replaced, and ...

When the 76ers selected Joel Embiid with the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft, they did so with the knowledge that he might not play for them that season. It is now almost certain that the ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Europe Procedure Numbers for Dental Bone Graft Substitutes and Other Biomaterials 2017 - MedPro" report to their ...

We may soon be giving our unwanted eggshells to science, thanks to new research that has used the humble chicken eggshell to create a new bioactive material for making safe, effective bone grafts.