Abstract: A system and method to improve sensory functions in the hand or foot by dermal topical application of a local anaesthetic substance to adjacent skin areas, using a tailored application device or kit specially designed to fit the size and anatomical shape of the body part which is to be anaesthetised. The concept is to block sensory input from the anaesthetised skin area hereby inducing a functional reorganisation in sensory brain cortex resulting in enhanced sensory functions in body parts adjacent to the anaesthetised area with focus on the hand and sole of the foot.

Abstract: In a prosthetic device for joints for implantation in humans and animals, a joint body is arranged between two fixing elements which are intended to be connected to adjoining bone parts. The joint body includes at least one essentially helical spring, and the ends of each spring are connected to the fixing elements.