Implant uses copper to fight bone infection

Resulting from bone-breaks, deep puncture wounds, severe tooth decay or other causes, osteomyelitis is a bone infection that in serious cases may lead to amputations or even death. It's also notoriously difficult to treat, although a newly-developed implant could help change that.

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Category: Medical

Tags:

• Bones
• Implant
• Infections
• Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
• Treatment

from New Atlas (Gizmag) http://bit.ly/2RVhCkm