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Chinese Researchers Develop Bone-02 Bone Glue, Capable of Uniting Fractures in Just Three Minutes and Eliminating the Need for Invasive Surgeries
Orthopedic medicine may be on the verge of a historic leap. Researchers from China have announced the development of Bone-02, a bone glue capable of uniting fractures in a matter of minutes, drastically reducing the recovery time that previously required months of treatment and invasive surgeries.
Innovation That Promises to Change Orthopedics
According to the Global Times, the new material was created to simplify the treatment of bone injuries and eliminate complex surgical procedures.
Orthopedic surgeon Lin Xianfeng, from Hangzhou, stated that the glue provides stable fixation even in challenging situations, such as in areas with high blood flow, where metal plates would typically be required.
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Furthermore, the technique is applied simply. A single injection is sufficient to unite the bone fragments, with complete healing in about three minutes.
This method reduces the risk of infection, hospitalization time, and patient discomfort.
Impressive Results in Clinical Trials
One of the reported cases involved a patient with a wrist fracture. He received the glue through an incision of only three centimeters and had the bone completely restored in three minutes.
Normally, this type of injury would require metal implants and a second surgery to remove the pieces.
After three months of follow-up, the patient showed no complications. According to the Cho Sun Daily, the same positive outcome was observed in 149 people who participated in the initial trials of Bone-02, demonstrating high efficacy and clinical safety.
Technology Inspired by Nature
The development of the glue was inspired by the ability of oysters to attach themselves to submerged rocks, even in damp and salty environments.
This observation led scientists to replicate the natural adhesion mechanism, creating a biocompatible compound capable of maintaining strong bonds in adverse conditions.
Therefore, unlike common glues, Bone-02 does not detach upon contact with bodily fluids and is gradually absorbed by the body as the bone heals.
This eliminates the need for additional surgeries and facilitates the recovery process.
Global Context of Fractures
Bone fractures are a growing problem worldwide. According to data from The Lancet, approximately 178 million people suffered some type of fracture in 2019 — a 30% increase compared to 1990.
This Chinese advancement thus emerges as a promising response to a global demand for faster, less painful solutions with a more natural recovery.
With information from Aventuras na História.
