Bones can now be joined in just 3 minutes! Scientists have developed bone-joining glue.
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Calcium and vitamin D are essential for maintaining strong bones. A deficiency in these decreases bone density, increasing the risk of bone fractures. This risk is higher in old age. Furthermore, fractures due to accidents have become common.
Fractures require the insertion of plates and rods. Surgery alone can take hours, not to mention bone reattachment. However, scientists have discovered a new method to overcome this. Your bones can now be joined in minutes. Scientists have developed a bone-joining glue.
Scientists have developed a bone-joining glue
Chinese scientists have invented bone glue. According to the Global Times, Chinese scientists have developed a bone glue called Bone 02. Citing local media, Jiang Online, it was reported that during a trial, the entire bone-joining process took less than three minutes.
Bones will now fuse in just 3 minutes
According to the report, Lin Xianfeng, head of the research team, believes that bone glue is an accurate joint. It is effective even in a blood-rich environment. This injection can treat fractures in just three minutes. Steel plates, screws, and rods are inserted through an incision in the fracture. This will now eliminate the need for these. Lin Yang is also the associate chief orthopedic surgeon at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, affiliated with the university.
Eliminating the hassle of plates and screws
Bone 02 glue is considered very safe and effective. Bones absorb it easily. This eliminates the hassle of having to undergo a second surgery to remove the plates and screws after the bones have joined.
The glue possesses immense strength
In laboratory tests, this glue developed a force of 400 pounds, a shear strength of approximately 0.5 MPa, and a compressive strength of approximately 10 MPa for bone joining. This is why the invention of this glue is being seen as a way to avoid traditional treatments and the side effects they cause.
Inspiration from Oysters
Fractures require surgery, which takes a significant amount of time. To reduce this time, Lin decided to create bone glue. He was inspired by oysters. He thought that just as oysters adhere firmly to bridges underwater, this glue could work in similar conditions.
