Abstract: The present invention relates to a minimally-invasive method for restoring a damaged or degenerated intevertebral disc at an early stage. The method comprises the step of administering an injectable in situ setting formulation in the nucleus pulposus of the damaged or degenerated disc of the patient. The formulation once injected combines with nucleus matters and host cells, and becomes viscous or gels in situ within the annulus fibrosus of the disc for increasing the thickness and volume of the damaged or degenerated disc. The formulation is retained within the disc for providing restoration of the damaged or degenerated disc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a minimally-invasive method for restoring a damaged or degenerated intervertebral disc at an early stage. The method comprises the step of administering an injectable in situ setting formulation in the nucleus pulposus of the damaged or degenerated disc of the patient. The formulation once injected combines with nucleus matters and host cells, and becomes viscous or gels in situ within the annulus fibrosus of the disc for increasing the thickness and volume of the damaged or degenerated disc. The formulation is retained within the disc for providing restoration of the damaged or degenerated disc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating damaged or degenerated fat pads in a foot of a host in need thereof. The method comprises the step of injecting into the fat pad of the host a biocompatiable solution having physico-chemical and mechanical properties substantially similar to a fatty acid mixture normally present in a healthy fat pad.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a minimally-invasive method for restoring a damaged or degenerated intervertebral disc at an early stage. The method comprises the step of administering an injectable in situ setting formulation in the nucleus pulposus of the damaged or degenerated disc of a patient. The formulation once injected combines with nucleus matters and host cells, and becomes viscous or gels in situ within the annulus fibrosus of the disc for increasing the thickness and volume of the damaged or degenerated disc. The formulation is retained within the disc for providing restoration of the damaged or degenerated disc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filler composition for soft-tissue augmentation and reconstructive surgery comprising an effective amount of an injectable thermo-gelling solution comprising 0.1 to 5.0% by weight of chitosan or collagen or a derivative thereof; and 1.0 to 20% by weight of a salt of polyol or sugar selected from the group consisting of mono-phosphate dibasic salt, mono-sulfate salt and a mono-carboxylic acid salt of polyol or sugar. The solution is stable and turns into a gel within a tem-perature range from 20 to 70° C. The gel has a cosmetically acceptable consistency for providing a mechanical support to surrounding soft tissues once injected therein. The composition can thus be used as filler for soft tissue augmentation and reconstructive surgery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating damaged or degenerated fat pads in a foot of a host in need thereof. The method comprises the step of injecting into the fat pad of the host a biocompatiable solution having physico-chemical and mechanical properties substantially similar to a fatty acid mixture normally present in a healthy fat pad.