Photo illustrative: Bronislava Janečková, Czech Radio
Treating broken bones could become much simpler in the future. Czech scientists are developing new implants that gradually dissolve in the body, eliminating the need for follow-up operations.
Permanent metal implants often mean patients have to undergo a second operation once the bone has healed, adding time, cost and discomfort, and in some cases even causing reactions to certain materials.
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Author: Ruth Fraňková, Eva Kézrová