METHOD, COMPOSITION, AND ARTICLES FOR IMPROVING JOINT LUBRICATION

    公开(公告)号:EP3598977A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-29

    申请号:EP19194034.5

    申请日:2012-06-04

    发明人: LAICO, Joseph, P.

    摘要: Articles for increasing lubrication of a joint are described herein. The articles include resorbable, biocompatible particles having a glass transition temperature within a joint of less than about 37°C and capable of increasing fluid movement within the joint compared to synovial fluid, viscosupplemental fluid, or combinations thereof. A composition for increasing lubrication of a joint is also disclosed. The composition includes the resorbable, biocompatible particles and a carrier fluid. Methods of lubricating a joint and treating disease affecting the joint such as osteoarthritis are also described herein. The methods include introducing the resorbable, biocompatible particles into a joint.