Vibration helps bones to grow. In a new study, Zurich researchers have shown how such mechanical stimuli influence the genes ...

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(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Vibration helps bones to grow. In a new study, Zurich researchers have shown how such mechanical stimuli influence the genes in the bones. They hope to use this to heal broken ...

Taking certain painkillers could stop broken bones healing properly, scientists claim today. Studies suggest that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can slow down or even stop the ...

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Bone does not just grow in any which way—rather, the bone cells respond to external forces. If bones are subjected to ...

Broken bones normally mend spontaneously if they are set firmly. A finger fracture typically requires three weeks for healing, while one can recover from broken legs in six to eight weeks.