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.

The present invention concerns the field of medications for the treatment of lesions and wounds of the skin and mucosa. The present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising a combination of a mucoadhesive component in the range from 0.05-20% by weight, an emollient component in the range from 0.02-20% by weight, hydrating and mucoprotective component i.e. hyaluronic acid in the range from 0.01-15% by weight and epithelizing component i.e. one or more amino acids in the range from 0.02-5% by weight in the treatment of epithelial lesions. The invention further comprises a composition comprising: carbomer (poly acrylic acid) in the range from 0.05% to 5%; sodium hyaluronate in the range from 0.01% to 15%; poloxamer (copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide) in the range from 0.1% to 15%; Oryza sativa extract in the range from 0.2% to 20%; and one or more amino acids in the range from 0.025% to 5%, wherein said percentages are by weight of the total weight of the product (w/w).

The present invention concerns the field of medications for the treatment of lesions and wounds of the skin and mucosa. The present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising a combination of a mucoadhesive component in the range from 0.05-20% by weight, an emollient component in the range from 0.02-20% by weight, hydrating and mucoprotective component i.e. hyaluronic acid in the range from 0.01-15% by weight and epithelizing component i.e. one or more amino acids in the range from 0.02-5% by weight in the treatment of epithelial lesions. The invention further comprises a composition comprising: carbomer (poly acrylic acid) in the range from 0.05% to 5%; sodium hyaluronate in the range from 0.01% to 15%; poloxamer (copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide) in the range from 0.1% to 15%; Oryza sativa extract in the range from 0.2% to 20%; and one or more amino acids in the range from 0.025% to 5%, wherein said percentages are by weight of the total weight of the product (w/w).

The present application generally relates to support articles and methods of making and using them. The support articles of the present disclosure provide compression and/or stabilization of sore joints of muscles. In some embodiments, the compression and/or enhanced stabilization is provided, at least in part, by one or more straps. In some embodiments, the support articles also include one or more reinforcing portions. In some embodiments, the support articles can easily be applied by a non-trained user and can be worn in many conditions (including, for example, in the shower or during exercise) for up to three days. The support articles have a relatively slim profile and are thus discreet such that they can be worn under clothing without being noticeable.

Devices for delivering a flowable tissue dressing material for treating a tissue site are described. The devices include a first zone including a first reactant, such as a polyol, and a second zone including a second reactant, such as a multi-isocyanate, which can be mixed together to form a flowable tissue dressing material. The device can also include a flowable tissue dressing material including a reacted polymer present in a carrier. Kits and methods including and/or using the devices are also described.

Proposed is an improved cast used for covering an affected area of a patient having a fracture or dislocation or diabetic patient to keep the continuity of the affected area and the unaffected area, and to protect the affected area from external shock.

A polyester composition includes a first polyester selected from one or more of aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters, which is a copolymer comprising repeating units A as shown in formula (I) and repeating units B as shown in formula (II), in which m is an integer of 2 to 10 and n is an integer of 2 to 8; p is an integer of 2 to 10; and m, n and p are the same or different from each other. Optionally, the polyester composition has a second polyester. The polyester composition includes at least two polyesters. The polyester composition can be used in shape memory materials, 3D print wires, heat shrinkable sleeves, functional layers, medical limb immobilization braces, heat shrinkable thin films, nonwoven fabrics, elastic fibers, etc. ##STR00001##

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 thermoplastic article for orthopaedic application comprising a substrate, the substrate including in the range 57 to 95 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer and in the range 5 to 30 wt % of a wax; wherein, the article is plastic at a temperature in the range 40° C. to 60° C. Together with a method of a thermoplastic article for orthopaedic application comprising a substrate, the substrate including in the range 57 to 95 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer and in the range 5 to 30 wt % of a wax; wherein, the article is plastic at a temperature in the range 40° C. to 60° C. and a use of the article together with a computer readable medium which when executed on a processor allows the article to be made.

A thermoplastic article for orthopaedic application comprising a substrate, the substrate including in the range 57 to 95 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer and in the range 5 to 30 wt % of a wax; wherein, the article is plastic at a temperature in the range 40° C. to 60° C. Together with a method of a thermoplastic article for orthopaedic application comprising a substrate, the substrate including in the range 57 to 95 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer and in the range 5 to 30 wt % of a wax; wherein, the article is plastic at a temperature in the range 40° C. to 60° C. and a use of the article together with a computer readable medium which when executed on a processor allows the article to be made.