Stem Cells Might Treat Tough Fractures

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Current therapies include multiple surgeries with bone autografts and artificial prosthetic materials. But these often fail to help patients.

"Man-made materials do not address the normal bone's function, and recurrent fractures, wear and toxicity are a real problem," Spagnoli said. "There is clearly a need to develop alternative therapies to enhance fracture healing in patients with bone union failure."

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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has more about fractures.

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