Could new advance allow doctors to grow new bone?

New research could lead to medical professionals becoming capable of growing replacement bones.

A study published in Nature Materials has suggested that stem cells could hold the key to creating new substances to use in elbow replacement surgery.

The team behind the research has created bone-like materials grown from cells removed from mouse skulls and bone marrow.

Molly Stevens, a professor involved with the study, claims that there are numerous medical applications for the developments.

She states: "It brings us one step closer to developing materials that will have the highest chance of success when implanted into patients."

In addition to its potential implications for elbow replacement surgery, she claims those who have had bone removed due to accidents could also benefit.

Earlier this month, research published in Green Chemistry suggested that a material found in LCD displays may be suitable for use in tissue scaffolds, which could be used on those undergoing elbow replacement surgery.

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