Chinese scientists unveil bone glue that repairs fractures in minutes
Beijing: Chinese researchers have announced the development of a medical bone glue capable of repairing fractures and shattered bone fragments in as little as three minutes, a breakthrough long considered the “holy grail” of orthopaedic medicine.
According to Global Times, the adhesive, named “Bone-02,” was unveiled on September 10 by a team in Zhejiang Province. Dr Lin Xianfeng, associate chief orthopaedic surgeon at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital and the project’s lead, said the inspiration came from observing oysters attaching themselves to underwater structures.
According to Lin, the glue achieves fixation within two to three minutes, even in blood-rich environments. It is naturally absorbed by the body as the bone heals and eliminates the need for surgical removal.
Laboratory and clinical trials have reportedly demonstrated both safety and efficacy. In one case, fractures were stabilized in under 180 seconds which is far quicker than conventional procedures that often require steel plates and screws. State media reported that more than 150 patients have already undergone successful treatment using the adhesive.
The product also showed strong mechanical performance, with glued bones able to withstand over 400 pounds of force, a shear strength of 0.5 MPa, and a compressive strength of about 10 MPa. Researchers say this could eventually replace metal implants, reducing the risk of infections and complications.
While bone cements and fillers are already in use, none offer true adhesive properties.
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HC orders preservation of Sunjay Kapur's assets on plea by Karisma Kapoors' children
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed preservation of the assets of late Sunjay Kapur, ruling that all "suspicious circumstances" raised by the industrialist's children from his marriage with actor Karisma Kapoor have to be completely removed by his third wife, Priya Kapur, before the acceptance of his purported last will.
Justice Jyoti Singh passed the interim order on an application filed by Karisma Kapoor's children to restrain Priya Kapur from alienating their father's assets, reportedly worth Rs 30,000 crore.
The interim application was filed in a suit by the children, challenging their late father's purported will of his assets.
"Having heard and on examination of the material on record, I have the considered view that all legitimate suspicious circumstances raised by the plaintiffs will have to be completely removed by defendant number one (Priya Kapur) before the document is accepted as the last will," the judge said.
"Plaintiffs have made out a prima-facie case that the assets which are subject matter need to be protected, preserved, pending disposal of the suit," she added.
Justice Singh ordered that the equity shareholdings in the three Indian companies of the deceased cannot be changed and also restrained the disposal of his personal effects, including artwork.
The court said if the assets are not preserved and Priya Kapur ultimately fails to prove the validity and genuineness of the will, the deceased's children from his marriage with Karisma Kapoor -- his second wife -- and his mother Rani Kapur would be deprived of their legitimate shares.
"I have restrained from alienating, transferring, pledging, liquidating or in any other manner changing the equity shareholdings in the three Indian companies. I have restrained from withdrawing the PF amount. I have restrained from withdrawing monies from the three accounts except to the extent of discharging liabilities towards the children," the judge said.
The court clarified that it has not passed the order with respect to immovable foreign assets.
A detailed copy of the verdict is awaited.
Sunjay Kapur died on June 12, 2025, after collapsing during a polo match in England. He had reportedly suffered a sudden cardiac arrest.
