| abstract |
A position retaining material useful for fixing the positionnduring the operation or at the time of post operation, in thenfield of orthopedic surgery or general surgery, or holding thensitting position in the welfare field. n A predetermined amount of granules (1) having an elastiticynand a water-curable resin (2) having an elasticity after curing,nare mixed. The water-curable resin (2) is mixed in an amount adequatenfor bonding the granules (1) after curing. In the mixture,nbefore curing, the granules (1) are permitted to move one anothernalong the configuration of patient at a region to which thenretainer is applied. The mixture of the granules (1) and thenwater-curable resin (2) is preferably encapsulated in a bag (3)nmade on a water-permeable material inactive to the water-curablenresin before curing. n When the position retainer is wetted by dipping it in waternas it is encapsulated in the bag (3), excessive water is removed,nand then this is put on the resion to be applied of the patient, anmold fitting on the configuration of the resion can be obtainednand the water-curable resin (2) is cured in such a state. By doingnso, the position retainer fitting on the body figure of individualnperson and having an adequate elasticity, can be obtained. |