Mumbai: IIT-B develops indigenous biodegradable bone screw
After four years of ceaseless hardworking research, the IIT-B scientists have developed this bone screw. According to researchers, this screw will reduce the threat of developing an infection post-surgery. Currently, in India, the screws which are imported are expensive in nature
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) have developed a biodegradable screw which can be fixed (implanted) in case of bone or tissue damage. The indigenous screw has been invented by the Chemical Engineering Department. According to the researchers, this screw will reduce the threat of developing infection post-surgery. The researchers are […]
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