New Hip Implant Coating
Nanoscale films promote bone growth.
Inside Science Buzzwords:
- Hip Joint implant - An artificial joint usually made from metal as well as plastic in many cases that are used to replace the damaged natural joint.
- Hydroxyapatite - A calcium phosphate mineral that make up majority of the body's bones.
- Stem cells - Cells that can become specialized stimulating new bone growth.
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