Abstract: A method for bunion repair using a suture passing K-wire configured to easily pass through bone tunnels with suture trailing. The suture passing K-wire includes a tapered guide pin with a multi-diameter shaft (i.e., comprising at least two regions or sections that have different diameters) and a loop which is securely attached to an end of the guide pin (i.e., to the smaller diameter section of the guide pin). The reconstruction system may be formed of a pair of buttons connected by a flexible strand. The procedure offers indirect placement of buttons and a minimally invasive approach.

Abstract: A method for bunion repair using a suture passing K-wire configured to easily pass through bone tunnels with suture trailing. The suture passing K-wire includes a tapered guide pin with a multi-diameter shaft (i.e., comprising at least two regions or sections that have different diameters) and a loop which is securely attached to an end of the guide pin (i.e., to the smaller diameter section of the guide pin). The reconstruction system may be formed of a pair of buttons connected by a flexible strand. The procedure offers indirect placement of buttons and a minimally invasive approach.

Abstract: A scapholunate dissociation/instability construct including an anchor having a proximal end and a distal end, and a threaded internal bore which may communicate with an eyelet at the distal end. The anchor is provided with two lateral, parallel sides that are smooth and non-threaded, and adjacent to sides that are provided with a plurality of ribs or threads.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for bunion repair using a suture passing K-wire configured to easily pass through bone tunnels with suture trailing. The suture passing K-wire includes a tapered guide pin with a multi-diameter shaft (i.e., comprising at least two regions or sections that have different diameters) and a loop which is securely attached to an end of the guide pin (i.e., to the smaller diameter section of the guide pin). The reconstruction system may be formed of a pair of buttons connected by a flexible strand. The procedure offers indirect placement of buttons and a minimally invasive approach.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for bunion repair using a suture passing K-wire configured to easily pass through bone tunnels with suture trailing. The suture passing K-wire includes a tapered guide pin with a multi-diameter shaft (i.e., comprising at least two regions or sections that have different diameters) and a loop which is securely attached to an end of the guide pin (i.e., to the smaller diameter section of the guide pin). The reconstruction system may be formed of a pair of buttons connected by a flexible strand. The procedure offers indirect placement of buttons and a minimally invasive approach.

Abstract: A technique for joint repair employing a suture/button construct and an applicator designed to securely engage a button of the suture/button construct. The button of the suture/button construct securely engages the shaft of the applicator. The suture from the button may be wrapped around a securing device (for example, a rod or bolt) located on or within the handle. The applicator with the secured button is introduced into the tissue (for example, soft tissue or a bone tunnel) and the button is passed through the tissue.

Abstract: A scapholunate dissociation/instability construct including an anchor having a proximal end and a distal end, and a threaded internal bore which may communicate with an eyelet at the distal end. The anchor is provided with two lateral, parallel sides that are smooth and non-threaded, and adjacent to sides that are provided with a plurality of ribs or threads.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for bunion repair using a suture passing K-wire configured to easily pass through bone tunnels with suture trailing. The suture passing K-wire includes a tapered guide pin with a multi-diameter shaft (i.e., comprising at least two regions or sections that have different diameters) and a loop which is securely attached to an end of the guide pin (i.e., to the smaller diameter section of the guide pin). The reconstruction system may be formed of a pair of buttons connected by a flexible strand. The procedure offers indirect placement of buttons and a minimally invasive approach.

Abstract: A technique for joint repair employing a suture/button construct and an applicator designed to securely engage a button of the suture/button construct. The button of the suture/button construct securely engages the shaft of the applicator. The suture from the button may be wrapped around a securing device (for example, a rod or bolt) located on or within the handle. The applicator with the secured button is introduced into the tissue (for example, soft tissue or a bone tunnel) and the button is passed through the tissue.

Abstract: The length of a bone fracture fixation screw may be intraoperatively adjusted with the aid of a cutting jig that includes a measuring block which is slidable along a rail adjacent a measuring scale and a holding block to facilitate cutting the distal end of the screw once the desired length has been determined. A tip sharpener may be incorporated into the cutting jig or may be provided separately, for reforming a point at the distal tip of the cut fixation screw.

Abstract: The length of a bone fracture fixation screw may be intraoperatively adjusted with the aid of a cutting jig that includes a measuring block which is slidable along a rail adjacent a measuring scale and a holding block to facilitate cutting the distal end of the screw once the desired length has been determined. A tip sharpener may be incorporated into the cutting jig or may be provided separately, for reforming a point at the distal tip of the cut fixation screw.

Abstract: A fixation device for securing soft tissue or suture to bone, such as in the case of rotator cuff repair and primary or secondary ACL tibial side fixation, is disclosed. The fixation device includes an implant screw and a washer that attaches to the head of the screw, yet allows the screw to be turned independently of the washer during insertion of the screw. The washer can be a cap-shaped washer, for covering and securing suture knot bundles around the implant screw, or a spiked cap, for engaging soft tissue. If necessary, the length of the implant screw may be cut to adjust its length.