Polish Scientists Develop Injectable Biomaterial to Heal Bone Fractures

(MENAFN) A team of Polish researchers has created a breakthrough injectable biomaterial designed to heal bone fractures without surgery, media reported Saturday.

Developed over a two-year period by scientists at the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, the innovative polymer hardens after injection directly at the fracture site. Once in place, it stabilizes the bone without requiring traditional hardware such as metal pins or plates.

Professor Miroslawa El Fray, a lead researcher on the project, told media the new method could dramatically streamline fracture treatments. "It will be introduced just once, at the fracture site; there will be no need for its removal. It will induce the process of the bone’s repair and then completely biodegrade inside the body," she said.

In contrast to conventional surgeries, which often require hospital stays and extended recovery times, the polymer-based procedure promises faster interventions and reduced healthcare costs.

One of the material’s key advantages is its biodegradability—eliminating the need for a second operation to remove implants after healing is complete.

Researchers believe the technology could be especially effective for treating wrist fractures, which see a seasonal spike in Poland during the icy winter months.

While the invention marks a major step forward in orthopedic care, it has not yet been patented or brought to market.

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