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Damn, I need it now for my Tuesday surgery!
#science #boneglue
Chinese scientists have claimed to have developed a medical 'bone glue' which can treat fractured and shattered bone fragments within three minutes, local media Zhejiang Online reported.
The need for a bone adhesive to treat such injuries has been long considered, but the Chinese researchers might have cracked the code.
The product, dubbed as 'Bone 02' bone glue has been unveiled by a research team in East China's Zhejiang Province on Wednesday, according to a Global Times report.
Lin Xianfeng, the leader and associate chief orthopedic surgeon at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, told local media that the inspiration to develop the product came from observing oysters clinging firmly to a bridge underwater.
According to Lin, the adhesive can fix the injury within two or three minutes, even in a blood-rich environment. He said that the glue can be naturally absorbed by the body as the bone heals and there is no need of a surgery to remove it.
According to the Global Times report, the bone glue had tested positively on both safety and effectiveness metrics. The procedure in one of the trials was completed within 180 seconds or three minutes. According to the local media, it has been tested on over 150 patients.
The scientists told local media that the glued bones showed a maximum bonding force of over 400 pounds, a shear strength of about 0.5 MPa, and a compressive strength of around 10 MPa, which suggests that the product may have the potential to replace traditional metal implants. It could also reduce the risks of reaction and infection.
Currently, the medical world depends on several bone cements and bone void fillers fix fractures, but none claim to have any adhesive properties.
The first bone adhesives were developed in the 1940s and were based on gelatin, epoxy resins, and acrylates. However, they were not appropriate and were discarded because of biocompatibility issues.

Lexmilian S. R. B. de Mello Sep 27

Chinese researchers have achieved a major medical breakthrough with the development of a revolutionary "bone glue." This innovative biomaterial is designed to rapidly heal bone fractures, setting in less than three minutes. The adhesive works by bonding directly to the bone fragments, providing immediate structural support and stability that is crucial for the healing process.

This technology has the potential to transform orthopedic and trauma surgery. It could significantly reduce recovery times for complex fractures, particularly those that are difficult to treat with traditional plates, screws, or casts. The quick-setting nature of the glue allows for minimally invasive procedures, decreasing surgery time and improving patient outcomes. By accelerating the initial critical phase of bone mending, this adhesive paves the way for faster, more effective treatments, getting patients back on their feet in record time.

Core discovery & research
#MedicalBreakthrough #Biomaterials #Orthopedics #RegenerativeMedicine #LifeSciences

Treatment & technology
#BoneGlue #FractureHealing #SurgicalInnovation #TraumaCare #MinimallyInvasive

Impact & hope
#FasterRecovery #InnovativeMedicine #PatientCare #NextGenHealthcare #CuttingEdgeScience

Christian Daschek Sep 22, 2023

One of the most rewarding things to me I fix objects, which are well made. Like this Thonet chair I bought. It was wobbly and loose, the previous owner couldnt really get it right.I took it apart almost entirely to sand the varnish and oil it instead. Oiled wood is just so lovely in its haptic quality.

Some years ago, I didn't know #boneglue. Do you? It is and old and simple glue. The awesome thing, when re-heating it it becomes loose again, you can take joints apart without breaking them! But once cold, it's stiff. When working with boneglue you need to be very fast. Which is why it was replaced with the "white" glue we all know.. which sticks basically forever.

The joint of the leg could thereby have been unfastened, and remade properly due to the #boneglue used. Instead at some point woodputty was used with fittings to close the gaps it developed. Which is what I would have done to my previous knowledge too. Now I was hesitant how to fix the loose fit of the leg. The end I remembered what I would to with a hammer head come loose - soak the shaft in water to expand the wood. I tried carefully with the joints and it was just enough and so easy.