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No more metallic plates after bone fractures

CAREER: Fundamental Structure-Dielectric Property Relationships of Fluorite Related compounds Juan C. Nino, University of Florida, DMR 0449710. No more metallic plates after bone fractures.

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No more metallic plates after bone fractures

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  1. CAREER: Fundamental Structure-Dielectric Property Relationships of Fluorite Related compoundsJuan C. Nino, University of Florida, DMR 0449710 No more metallic plates after bone fractures Main Text: Researchers at University of Florida have developed a new ceramic foams that can serve as scaffolds for bone repair. These foams have the potential to replace currently used metallic plates in providing support during bone healing with two additional advantages: the bone cells like the material (see figure) and are bioresorbable; that is, after they have helped the body rebuild the bone, they are discarded by the body’s natural processes. This means no permanent metal plates in your body. For technical details on the foaming process, the materials used, the cell tests, and for more information about this new materials development funded by the National Science Foundation, please visit the Nino Research Group website. (http://nrg.mse.ufl.edu) Scanning electron image showing mouse cells (in red hue) attached to the ceramic foam. It shows cells spreading across the foam struts, cells attached inside inner foam pore and cells spreading along the foam contours. All these essential steps for bone regeneration and fracture healing. Juan C. Nino - NSF Highlight - DMR-0449710

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