Researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine say that they have identified the cellular protein that drives both bone and fat formation in certain stem cells. Moreover, these cells can be manipulated in favor of bone building, at least in clinical trials in rats and human cells. If this power can be harnessed in […]
5 Signs That There May Be A Problem With Your Foot Cast
If you suffer an ankle fracture or another injury that requires your foot to be in a cast, it’s going to take some getting used to before you’re comfortable. If it’s been a while since you’ve worn a cast, or this is your first time in one, you may not know the signs that suggest […]
Limited Casting May Prove More Beneficial After Ankle Fracture
New research published in The BMJ suggests that the traditional belief of six weeks of casting after an ankle fracture may be incorrect, and patients could actually benefit from a shorter casting period. For their study, researchers examined nearly 250 patients at two major trauma centers over the course of five years. Subjects were at least […]
Stimwave Could Take Nerve Stimulation Therapy To The Next Level
Every so often we hear of a product that we believe is going to be the next big thing when it comes to medical technology. We were big believers of the Cartiva implant, and now Silverman Ankle & Foot is one of the foremost experts on the subject in the Twin Cities. Dr. Silverman has […]
New Bioabsorbable Foot and Ankle Implant Receives FDA Clearance
A new bioabsorbable orthopedic fixation implant received FDA 501(k) clearance yesterday, and it could be a gamechanger for both patients and surgeons. Ossio, the parent company behind the device, says it expects their Ossiofiber bone pins to be launched in the United States in the second quarter of this year. The fixation device is made […]
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