Scientists in Italy have discovered a way of making artificial replacement bones out of wood.
Early trials on sheep have showed encouraging results.
The team behind the programme hopes the new bones will soon be available for patients whose own bones have been damaged by accident or disease.
Duncan Kennedy reports.
One-Minute World News
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