Wood May be Suitable Bone Replacement in Orthopedic Implants

A team of European researchers have postulated that wood may make a more suitable bone replacement material than previously used technologies, such as metal, plastic and ceramic, according to Med Gadget.

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Rattan wood has characteristics similar to bone, such as strength, flexibility and density. It also has the ability to host transplanted cells, which brings the promise of wood-based orthopedic implants down the road.

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