FARS News Agency
May 03, 2020 4:15

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian researchers at the University of Tehran and Taiwan University of Technology in a joint study used Caspian Sea seashells to treat patients suffering from bone defects.

“One of the most important applications of this bio ceramic is orthopaedic surgery in mass or coating shape at the implant surface, spinal surgery and drug or protein carrier with controlled release capability,” Shahrou Savand, one of the Iranian researchers, said.

The researcher added that the materials produced from the Caspian Sea seashells can also be used in bone composites for the preparation of tissue engineering scaffolds and treatment of bone defects.

Musculoskeletal disorders in the elderly have significantly increased due to the increase in an ageing population. The treatment of these diseases necessitates surgical procedures, including total joint replacements such as hip and knee joints.    [FULL  STORY]