Abstract: The invention relates to a kit comprising the following individual components: (a) polymers comprising at least one free amino group, (b) bridge molecules selected from the group consisting of monocyclic ortho-dihydroxyaromates, mono-cyclic para-dihydroxyaromates, bicyclic monohydrxyaromates, polycyclic monohydroxyaromates, bicyclic dihydroxyaromates, polycyclic dihydroxyaromates, bicyclic trihydroxyaromates, polycyclic trihydroxyaromates, and mixtures thereof, and (c) polyphenoloxidases, in particular, lignolytic polyphenoloxidases, whereby the individual components b) and c) are not in contact.

Abstract: A synthetic bone substitute has a porous foam structure comprising a bio-resorbable polymer and a bio-ceramic filler material. A plasticizer is used for softening the porous foam structure such that the synthetic bone substitute may be compressed by an external force. Due to its elasticity, the synthetic bone substitute may restore its original form after releasing the external force. Furthermore, due to dissipation of the plasticizer, the porous foam structure can attain substantial rigidity thereby functioning as lightweight, stable bone substitute. Such a compressible bone substitute can be compressed, then inserted through a small opening hole to a cavity and once in a cavity restore its original volume and rigidity.

Abstract: An implantation device for fixating a bone has a main body. The main body has a peripheral region and comprises a polymeric material. The peripheral region comprises the polymeric material and a plasticizer. In particular, the peripheral region may be adapted to be fixed to a bone. A method for producing the implantation device includes the steps of forming an implantation device using polymer material, and dipping at least a portion of the implantation device into a plasticizer in such a way that a peripheral region of the implantation device is plasticized.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kit comprising the following individual components: (a) polymers comprising at least one free amino group, (b) bridge molecules selected from the group consisting of monocyclic ortho-dihydroxyaromates, mono-cyclic para-dihydroxyaromates, bicyclic monohydrxyaromates, polycyclic monohydroxyaromates, bicyclic dihydroxyaromates, polycyclic dihydroxyaromates, bicyclic trihydroxyaromates, polycyclic trihydroxyaromates, and mixtures thereof, and (c) polyphenoloxidases, in particular, lignolytic polyphenoloxidases, whereby the individual components b) and c) are not in contact.

Abstract: The invention is an elongated plate made of deformable, body-compatible material, which is to be anteriorly attached to at least a pair of adjacent vertebrae. The plate has specially placed holes to receive bone screws to be screwed into the vertebrae.