Korean researchers make bone-healing gun; offers faster, less invasive fracture treatment
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Korean researchers developed a handheld "bone-healing gun" that works like a 3D printer, melting biodegradable polymer bullets at 60°C to create custom bone scaffolds directly during surgery. Animal tests showed faster healing than standard treatments, but the material degrades too slowly for complete bone restoration, requiring further refinement before human trials.
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