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A modified hot glue gun can mend broken bones

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A biodegradable glue that encourages bones to repair themselves can be applied during surgery using a hot glue gun, potentially offering a cheap and quick way to treat injuries

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A modified hot glue gun can mend broken bones

A biodegradable glue that encourages bones to repair themselves can be applied during surgery using a hot glue gun, potentially offering a cheap and quick way to treat injuries

·Baltimore, United States
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Fixing bone fractures with a glue gun? Not as crazy as it sounds

Historically, implants to repair bone fractures have been made of metal, donor bone, or even more recently 3D-printed material. Now, scientists propose an in-situ printing approach - using a modified glue gun.

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NewScientist broke the news in Baltimore, United States on Friday, September 5, 2025.
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