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Glue gun that 3D prints bone grafts onto fractures developed
short by Neeraja Nath / on Sunday, 7 September, 2025
Researchers developed a glue gun that can 3D print calcium-based bone-like filament directly onto fractures during surgery. Tests on rabbits suggested improved outcomes with new treatment, including better bone tissue formation. Implants used in traditional methods sometimes cause poor bone alignment. This paves way for personalised treatment of bone defects with enhanced regeneration efficacy.