The Academic Minute
The Academic Minute
Prashant Kumta, University of Pittsburgh – Biodegradable Parts for Fixing Complex FracturesPrashant Kumta, University of Pittsburgh – Biodegradable Parts for Fixing Complex Fractures
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Prashant Kumta, University of Pittsburgh – Biodegradable Parts for Fixing Complex FracturesPrashant Kumta, University of Pittsburgh – Biodegradable Parts for Fixing Complex Fractures

Accidents on the slopes and streets lead to broken bones each winter. Prashant Kumta, professor of engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, details a new material that could help the body heal without the use of steel screws or plates. Professor Kumt

Accidents on the slopes and streets lead to broken bones each winter. Prashant Kumta, professor of engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, details a new material that could help the body heal without the use of steel screws or plates. Professor Kumta obtained his Bachelor of Technology (with Honors) in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian […]

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