Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a surgical kit for preparation of a patch for implantation into a human body, characterized in that it comprises a package containing, on one hand, a synthetic substrate (1) and, on the other hand, means for treatment of the substrate with a solution (3) including at least one biologically active component (4, 5), adapted to integrate the biologically active component with the substrate. Embodiments of the invention include a patch for implantation into the human body, comprising a synthetic substrate (1), characterized in that at least one biologically active component (4, 5) is integrated with the substrate using the surgical kit.

Abstract: A method according to embodiments of the present invention includes attaching an assembly of suture and patch across a tendon to be repaired, for example a rotator cuff, and adjusting the tension of the suture and patch assembly independent of the tension of the repaired tendon.

Abstract: This reinforcing band (1) for restoring a soft tissue, such as a tendon or a ligament, comprises a textile component with at least one free edge (2, 4). In addition, the or each free edge is folded back into an inner volume of the textile component in such a way as to define an attachment edge (6, 8) suitable for attachment to the soft tissue.

Abstract: A strap for repairing the attachment between a bone and a soft tissue according to embodiments of the present invention includes an elongated flexible textile body including, along its longitudinal direction, first and second longitudinal parts, the first longitudinal part including a fixation mechanism, the fixation mechanism configured to mechanically cooperate with the second longitudinal part, after the second longitudinal part has been passed through at least the soft tissue, to form a loop around at least a portion of the soft tissue, wherein the fixation mechanism permits tightening of the loop to tension the elongated flexible textile body to hold the soft tissue in place with respect to the bone.

Abstract: A toe implant (10) for a first metatarsal phalangeal joint (22) between a metatarsal (24) and a proximal phalanx (26) of a great toe (12) includes a proximal stem (16), a distal stem (18) and a hinge (20) and a strength rib (92). Importantly, the toe implant (10) is designed to accommodate an axis of motion in a unique location (82) and the distal stem (18) is naturally positioned lower than the proximal stem (16). Further, the toe implant (10) provides a relatively good available range of motion. With this design, the toe implant (10) maintains the proximal phalanx (26) in the correct anatomic position relative to the metatarsal (24) during bending and flexing. Additionally, the toe implant (10) allows the toe (12) to move in a fashion that simulates the natural motion of the first metatarsal phalangeal joint (22). As a result thereof, the toe implant (10) that does not significantly increase the stress at the joint (22) or alter the normal flexing of the toe (12).