Health 'Bone putty' holds it together

[Darthfett]

An all star research team is developing a putty-like material to help regenerate shattered bones, a technology that could allow soldiers to avoid amputation and quickly regain full use of badly broken legs.

'Fracture putty' is a biocompatible compound designed to be packed in and around non-union fractures. It provides a load-bearing, osteoconductive, bone-like structure to give regenerative growth a chance. Then, once the bone heals, the putty degrades into harmless, absorbable by-products.

'Bone putty' holds it together

'Fracture putty' may replace screws, plates, and rods to repair broken legs.

www.cnet.com

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The article says it could have fractures heal in a week. That would be amazing.

 

[Prometheus]

Wow!

 

[Samael88]

And we are one step closer to being immortal

Damn it! I broke my leg again Can you please pass me the putty so I can get back to work

 

[ReVolver]

And we are one step closer to being immortal

Damn it! I broke my leg again Can you please pass me the putty so I can get back to work

You mean ARGGGGGGHHH!!!!!!!!! I BROKE MY LEG!!!!! (1 Hour later) Can you please pass the putty?

I would never say Damn it! I broke my leg again. I probably pass out from the pain before saying that

OT: Whoa that's nice, no more monthly itchy casts :thup:

 

[Samael88]

You mean ARGGGGGGHHH!!!!!!!!! I BROKE MY LEG!!!!! (1 Hour later) Can you please pass the putty?

I would never say Damn it! I broke my leg again. I probably pass out from the pain before saying that

I can't help it that you have no tolerance for pain ReVolver

 

[ElderKingpin]

well... its not like this is going to be released to the public any time soon, MILITARY TECH, that means the government gonna be immortal and we get jack crud

 

[Darthfett]

OT: Whoa that's nice, no more monthly itchy casts :thup:

The casts are there to hold it in place. I don't think that this means broken arms/legs can be left vulnerable without any form of protection or splint to hold it in place.

well... its not like this is going to be released to the public any time soon, MILITARY TECH, that means the government gonna be immortal and we get jack crud

This replaces screws going into your bones, which would also create a legitimate need for the public. I don't think the government would want people who had to have bones screwed together setting off metal detectors in airports for the rest of their lives.

 

[Varine]

well... its not like this is going to be released to the public any time soon, MILITARY TECH, that means the government gonna be immortal and we get jack crud

A large amount of everyday devices are 'military tech.' The Internet, GPS, walkie talkies, radio to some extent, I guess some could argue AC power. It means it's a project being funded or endorsed by the military and being developed with them in mind (people break lots of bones when they get shot or whatever). And chances are it'll be public once approved, since it's not really much of a danger like weapons.

 

[Blackveiled]

well... its not like this is going to be released to the public any time soon, MILITARY TECH, that means the government gonna be immortal and we get jack crud

Thats not a very good preference in my opinion. It may be military tech, but look around. Most of the crap you take for granted once was military tech, but it was either improved, or still being used. Bone Putty doesn't really need to be a public use anyways, we deal with it anyways, besides, Bone Putty is for quick healing, and it is only used for uhm, "fractures". Broken bones take WAY longer to heal than fractures. So, yeah, I am not really worried about this hitting the public. They'd have to like cut open your arm to get it in there also most likely.

 

[The Helper]

Still waiting on that bone putty....