The present technology relates to composites, apparatuses, systems, and methods that are based on a photocurable composite useful for stabilizing, supporting, or otherwise healing an injured limb. The photocurable composite includes a light-curable resin and a filler material, where the light-curable resin includes about 50 vol % to about 99 vol % (based on the volume of the light-curable resin) of an acrylate-functionalized oligomer, wherein the backbone of the oligomer comprises a polyurethane, a polyether, a polyester, or a combination of any two or more thereof; about 1 vol % to about 50 vol % of a radical-reactive diluent; about 0.001 vol % to about 2 vol % of a photoinitiator; and optionally about 0.05 to about 25 vol % of a surface cure protection agent.

The present technology relates to composites, apparatuses, systems, and methods that are based on a photocurable composite useful for stabilizing, supporting, or otherwise healing an injured limb. The photocurable composite includes a light-curable resin and a filler material, where the light-curable resin includes about 50 vol % to about 99 vol % (based on the volume of the light-curable resin) of an acrylate-functionalized oligomer, wherein the backbone of the oligomer comprises a polyurethane, a polyether, a polyester, or a combination of any two or more thereof; about 1 vol % to about 50 vol % of a radical-reactive diluent; about 0.001 vol % to about 2 vol % of a photoinitiator; and optionally about 0.05 to about 25 vol % of a surface cure protection agent.

A multi-component frame includes a first component made from a rigid structural material and a second component connected to at least an end portion the first component. The first component is constructed from a metal or metal alloy, and the second component is constructed from a material different from the first component. The first and second components form at least part of a length of the multi-component frame.

A multi-component frame includes a first component made from a rigid structural material and a second component connected to at least an end portion the first component. The first component is constructed from a metal or metal alloy, and the second component is constructed from a material different from the first component. The first and second components form at least part of a length of the multi-component frame.

A fiber-reinforced composite article useful in supporting or immobilizing an injured body part is disclosed. The composite is a multi-layer, flexible precursor including fiber reinforcement plies, which can be rapidly cured into a rigid body using a thermosetting resin. Methods of making and using the same are also disclosed, along with kits containing such composite articles.

A fiber-reinforced composite article useful in supporting or immobilizing an injured body part is disclosed. The composite is a multi-layer, flexible precursor including fiber reinforcement plies, which can be rapidly cured into a rigid body using a thermosetting resin. Methods of making and using the same are also disclosed, along with kits containing such composite articles.

The invention relates to a medical composition comprising guanidinyl-containing polymer(s) and polyanionic polymer(s). The medical composition is useful for absorbing water-containing fluids and can be used as dental retraction composition or as part of a medical treatment device.

A glass, glass ceramic, or ceramic bead is described, with an internal porous scaffold microstructure that is surrounded be an amorphous shield. The shield serves to protect the internal porous microstructure of the shield while increasing the overall strength of the porous microstructure and improve the flowability of the beads either by themselves or in devices such as biologically degradable putty that would be used in bone or soft tissue augmentation or regeneration. The open porosity present inside the bead will allow for enhanced degradability in-vivo as compared to solid particles or spheres and also promote the growth of tissues including but not limited to all types of bone, soft tissue, blood vessels and nerves.

A glass, glass ceramic, or ceramic bead is described, with an internal porous scaffold microstructure that is surrounded be an amorphous shield. The shield serves to protect the internal porous microstructure of the shield while increasing the overall strength of the porous microstructure and improve the flowability of the beads either by themselves or in devices such as biologically degradable putty that would be used in bone or soft tissue augmentation or regeneration. The open porosity present inside the bead will allow for enhanced degradability in-vivo as compared to solid particles or spheres and also promote the growth of tissues including but not limited to all types of bone, soft tissue, blood vessels and nerves.

A fiber-reinforced composite article useful in supporting or immobilizing an injured body part is disclosed. The composite is a multi-layer, flexible precursor including fiber reinforcement plies, which can be rapidly cured into a rigid body using a thermosetting resin. Methods of making and using the same are also disclosed, along with kits containing such composite articles.