Bone Strength Articles & Analysis
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According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), about 54 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis, presenting low bone mass, and suffering from brittle-bone related injuries, such as fractures, and broken bones. In fact, the disease is responsible for “two million broken bones and $19 billion in related costs every year”, while by the year 2025, “experts predict that ...
Osteoporosis has become a public health issue worldwide. There are more than 200 million patients affected by the condition. Research has also suggested that around 33% of women over the age of 50 will experience a fracture caused by the presence of osteoporosis at some point. Furthermore, an estimated 30% of postmenopausal women will also develop this condition. The prevalence of osteoporosis ...
The Micro Screw is 12% smaller and can generate compressive strength twice the magnitude of existing products. “Thanks to its cannulation that facilitates precise insertion and its improved mechanical features, the Micro Screw provides exciting innovation to an area of surgical practice where every millimetre of bone counts and compressive ...
This is the third FDA clearance for the company’s OSSIOfiber® Intelligent Bone Regeneration Technology, which uses proprietary bio-integrative material to provide stability and secure bone fixation while leaving no permanent hardware behind. ...
Fish collagen peptide With rich glycine and proline, fish collagen peptides can help promote bone strength and stabilize blood sugar. Therefore, the past decade has witnessed an increased demand for fish collagen peptides in nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and pharmaceuticals. ...
Food and Drug Administration (FDA 510k) clearance for its Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System. The new clearance allows IlluminOss to be used in femur and tibia fractures as supplemental fixation to FDA-cleared fracture fixation systems. “Femur and tibia fractures can be challenging in aging patients where osteoporotic bone often lacks the ...