Chinese scientists have developed a solution that can fuse broken bones within 3 minutes using a single injection

Scientists in China have developed a revolutionary “bone glue” that can heal fractures—traditionally requiring months to recover—within just a few minutes, according to a report.

The product, “Bone-02,” was developed by a Chinese research team aiming to treat orthopedic injuries that would normally require months of rest and invasive surgeries, often involving metal plates, according to Global Times.

Lin Xianfeng, chief orthopedic surgeon at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital in Hangzhou, said the adhesive can achieve precise fixation within minutes, even in blood-rich environments.

The treatment comes in the form of a single injection and is said to “bond broken bone fragments in just three minutes,” according to the report.

In one trial case, a patient with a wrist fracture received an injection through a mere 3 cm incision and was healed in just three minutes, reported Cho Sun Daily.

A hand-wrist repair surgery would normally have required a metal plate and screws, which would have necessitated a second operation the following year for removal, the newspaper reported.

After a three-month follow-up, the patient’s fracture had completely healed without complications.

Researchers said they were inspired by sea snails—specifically, the ability of mollusks to adhere to underwater surfaces that are difficult for traditional adhesives to manage, reported *Interesting Engineering*.

Unlike conventional glues, the bio-adhesive secreted by sea snails forms bonds that are resistant to pressure and erosion in wet, salty, humid, and constantly moving conditions, the researchers explained.

The creators of "Bone-02" further stated that the substance demonstrates a maximum bonding strength of over 180 kilograms, according to *Global Times*.

"Bone-02" can also be naturally absorbed by the body as the bone heals, eliminating the need for a second surgery to remove implants, according to its developers.

Preliminary tests also indicate that using the bone adhesive results in fewer infections compared to procedures with metal plates.

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