摘要 |
An injectible, slow-release composition for treating animal, particularly mammalian and especially human, joints is described. The composition comprises (i) a lubricant, (ii) an anti-inflammatory agent, (iii) a growth hormone, and (iv) a slow-release polymer. The composition can be administered to any joint, e.g., spinal, knee, elbow, shoulder, hip, ankle, wrist, digit, etc., that is experiencing pain and/or the degeneration of connective tissue as a result of disease (e.g., osteoarthritis), stress, strain and/or other afflictions or ailments.
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