Abstract: The invention is a method of applying a material usable as an orthopaedic bandage which material is an open weave substrate having thereon a curable resin. The resin is curable, for example, by polymerization which polymerization is initiated by immersion of the resin coated substrate in a bath. Gloves are worn during the performance of the method which gloves are provided with a coating which in use is lubricous relative to the resin coated substrate. Thus the interference in application of the substrate due to the substrate sticking to the gloves is substantially reduced or eliminated by the lubricousness of the gloves.

Abstract: Method for fixation of prostheses to bone with sterile non toxic polymers such as polycaprolactone which are formable viscous liquids or putty-like solids at temperatures within the range of 45.degree.-75.degree. C. and hard, rigid solids at temperatures below about 42.degree. C., and to a sterile package containing such polymers.