Abstract: An implant is disclosed for use in stabilization of one or more bones, for example, adjacent vertebrae. The implant includes two or more coupled structural elements. Each structural element includes a first end spaced apart by a side surface from a second end. The side surfaces of each structural element include at least one recess and the structural elements are coupled by matingly engaging one or more recesses.

Abstract: Instruments and methods for spinal stabilization are disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the invention provides greater stabilization of vertebral bodies through methods including combinations of external fixation systems and intervertebral implants to provide greater fusion stability, greater motion segment stability, faster fusion, reduced pain, reduced chance of migration, reduced chance of subsidence, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for annulus disc repair with and without the use of a patch or stent. The methods and devices are particularly suited to the repair and/or reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, with reduced failure rate as compared to conventional surgical procedures.

Abstract: Instruments and methods for spinal stabilization are disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the invention provides greater stabilization of vertebral bodies through methods including combinations of bilateral external fixation systems and intervertebral implants to provide greater fusion stability, greater motion segment stability, faster fusion, reduced pain, reduced chance of migration, reduced chance of subsidence, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for annulus disc repair with and without the use of a patch or stent. The methods and devices are particularly suited to the repair and/or reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, with reduced failure rate as compared to conventional surgical procedures.

Abstract: A spinal disc annulus repair stent for repair and reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, which may incorporate suture closure or other means of stent insertion and fixation, designed to reduce the failure rate of conventional surgical procedures on the spinal discs. In an illustrative embodiment, the design of the spinal disc annulus stent advantageously allows ingrowth of normal cells of healing in an enhanced fashion strengthening the normal reparative process.

Abstract: A spinal implant is described in this disclosure. The implant includes first and second pieces separated by a controlled break location. Spinal implant kits having multiple spinal implant pieces derived from a common source also are disclosed.

Abstract: An implant is disclosed for use in stabilization of one or more bones, for example, adjacent vertebrae. The implant includes two or more coupled structural elements. Each structural element includes a first end spaced apart by a side surface from a second end. The side surfaces of each structural element include at least one recess and the structural elements are coupled by matingly engaging one or more recesses.

Abstract: A spinal disc annulus repair stent for repair and reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, which may incorporate suture closure or other means of stent insertion and fixation, designed to reduce the failure rate of conventional surgical procedures on the spinal discs. In an illustrative embodiment, the design of the spinal disc annulus stent advantageously allows ingrowth of normal cells of healing in an enhanced fashion strengthening the normal reparative process.

Abstract: Instruments and methods are disclosed for positioning a spinal implant within an intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae. The invention advantageously provides for positioning of the implant at a predetermined location with reduced likelihood of implant positioning which deviates from the predetermined location.

Abstract: Instruments and methods for spinal stabilization are disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the invention provides greater stabilization of vertebral bodies through methods including combinations of external fixation systems and intervertebral implants to provide greater fusion stability, greater motion segment stability, faster fusion, reduced pain, reduced chance of migration, reduced chance of subsidence, etc.

Abstract: Instruments and methods are disclosed for positioning a spinal implant within an intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae. The invention advantageously provides for positioning of the implant at a predetermined location with reduced likelihood of implant positioning which deviates from the predetermined location.

Abstract: The present invention provides instruments and methods for insertion of multiple spinal implants into the intervertebral space between opposing vertebral bodies. Instrumentation according to the invention includes a multi-lumen guide, complimentary obturators, drill depth guides and other associated instruments. The methods of the invention provide for greater ease and accuracy in aligning multiple spinal implants in an intervertebral disk space.

Abstract: Calcar collar instrumentation including a calcar collar and a proximal femoral stem. The calcar collar includes a foot with a foot member having a face surface; a back attached to the foot and including a back member having a face surface arranged at an angle to the face surface of the foot member; and attachment structure for removably and adjustably attaching the foot and the back to the proximal femoral stem. The proximal femoral stem includes one or more necks for allowing the calcar collar to be snapped thereto.

Abstract: A distal femur multiple resection guide for attachment to a distal femur having a resected anterior surface and a resected distal surface, and for guiding a cutting tool. The multiple resection guide includes a block member having a distal femoral resection contact surface for placement against the resected distal surface of the distal femur; an arm member having an anterior resection contact surface for placement against the resected anterior surface of the distal femur; an anterior bevel cut guide on the block member for guiding the cutting tool to make an anterior bevel cut on the distal femur; a posterior bevel cut guide on the block member for guiding the cutting tool to make a posterior bevel cut on the distal femur; a posterior condyle cut guide on the block member for guiding the cutting tool to make a posterior condyle cut on the distal femur; and patellar track cut guide on the arm member for guiding the cutting tool to make a patellar track cut on the distal femur.