Biodegradable implant could help heal broken bones

A plastic created from cornstarch combined with a volcanic ash compound could help heal broken bones, say scientists, adding that using a synthetic material will likely lead to a reduction in the surgery complication rate. The patient will only need to heal from one surgery because harvesting bone would not be necessary.

from Today's Healthcare News -- ScienceDaily http://ift.tt/1MiSzbY

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