r/Biomechanics • u/Electrical-Weather88 • 8h ago
Serious question
I've been working on a school project for about three months now, which is roughly about non-invasive methods of vertical and horizontal osteogenesis. I was assigned the "horizontal" part, but my colleague was assigned the "vertical" part. We combined the two parts and concluded that it is theoretically possible to perform bone manipulation with Compression and tension. But if that's possible, then why does that gruesome surgery that cuts limbs in half still exist? Like, our advisor said that there isn't a non-invasive option yet because there isn't an economic market for it. And that nobody would want a cheap substitute for a worthwhile surgery Worth millions . Could someone confirm if this is actually true? I'm in a serious dilemma about what he told me 💔