When you consider that fractures and broken bones are some of the most common injuries in the American workplace, you understand the financial implications of these injuries which result in hundreds of thousands of worker hours lost and financial losses every year. Now, scientists have developed a protein and gel-based putty that accelerates the process of healing fractures.
The putty has already been tested on lab rats, and researchers have seen good results from these tests. In rats, the researchers found that the healing period was as quick as within 2 weeks of using the putty. Rats that had suffered broken bones were able to move around, and use their hind legs.
The putty is made of a combination of adult stem cells containing a protein that boosts bone generation, and a gel. Tests on small animals have been very successful, and the researchers are now experimenting with sheep and other large animals. If these tests are successful, the Department of Defense which has funded research could expand funding to human medical trials too.
Most of the fractures that I come across as a Pearland work accident lawyer, occur as a result of fall accidents. A worker can fall from ladders, from elevated heights, and on slippery work surfaces. Even a simple structure can take a long time to heal, and recovery times can be even longer for multiple or complex fractures. The researchers believe that those recovery times can be shortened significantly with the use of the putty.
If you are a Pearland worker who has suffered an injury in a workplace accident, speak with an experienced Pearland work injury lawyer at Vujasinovic and Beckcom.
Vuk Vujasinovic is a Board Certified Houston personal injury attorney who practices Houston auto accident and other personal injury cases.
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