MEDICATED ORTHOPEDIC SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR TREATMENT OF DAMAGED MUSCULOSKELETAL TISSUE

摘要

A system and method for treating damaged musculoskeletal tissue includes an orthopedic support structure and a nitroglycerin-containing composition. The orthopedic support structure provides mechanical support to the damaged tissue and maintains the nitroglycerin-containing composition in contact with the skin of a subject wearing using the system. The nitroglycerin- containing composition can be integrated into the orthopedic support structure or the support structure can be configured to contain removable doses of the nitroglycerin-containing composition. The system and method provides relief of pain and improved function of the musculoskeletal tissue.