A professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has developed a technique for regenerating bones by mixing two chemicals into a paste and injecting it into the affected area.
The bioactive chemicals will be carried by the ceramic-based mixture, which will aid in bone regrowth.
Ashok Kumar, a professor in the department of biosciences and bioengineering, who made the technology, said, “This will make an artificial bone like a natural one. From India’s point of view, it can be called a revolution in medical science.”
An agreement to transfer the technology to a private company was signed on Wednesday.
Professor Ashok said that the micro porous gel would become very hard after 15 minutes of reaching the affected area.
According to him, the mixture will have no effect on the body’s oxygen and blood circulation, which are critical for tissue creation and the body’s ability to mend itself.
“Usually, in the case of bone TB or cancer, doctors have no option but to amputate the affected limb because there is no hope of bone regrowth. At the same time, in the event of the bone being shattered in an accident, as the last option, the doctors amputate that limb. Apart from this, the implant is done by removing a piece of bone from the thigh or any other part of the body, but there is also a possibility of infection or disease,” the professor said.
Explaining the benefits of bone regeneration technology, the professor said, “It can help get rid of joint problems. After bone formation, nano-hydroxyapatite and calcium hemihydrate will be automatically excreted from the body.”