Abstract: A bioactive material is made using fibroin solutions and suspensions designed to support the constructions, repair, regeneration or augmentation of bone and other tissues of the body. The fibroin solutions, suspensions, and composites can be injected to fill cavities or to replace missing tissue. After injection, the materials can produce a scaffold capable of promoting tissue regeneration while degrading. The ability to inject the fibroin solutions, suspensions and composites can reduce the need for many types of surgical procedures that are used to replace or repair bone and other tissues. The fibroin solutions and suspensions are particularly useful for methods of tissue construction and/or repair.

Abstract: A substantially L-shaped orthopedic brace having a posterior upright that attaches at one end to a thermoplastic calf plate and at the other end to a thermoplastic foot plate. The brace further comprises a hinge at the apex of a contoured heel portion of the upright to provide dorsiflexion and plantar flexion, and a pivot point located below the hinge to provide inversion, eversion, pronation, and supination of the foot. Straps are also provided to attach the calf plate to the foot plate. Leverage bars connect the straps to the foot plate.