08. Will broken bones heal the same in space? (A K2S Question)

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No broken bones have occurred in space to date. Due to bone mass loss, healing might be delayed or incomplete because of lack of weight-bearing and gravity as on Earth. Further research in space is needed.

Answer provided by Col. USAF Dr. Richard S. Williams


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