Abstract: A set of femoral orthopedic devices includes a first component having a first size and a second component having a second size. The first component includes a peg positioned a predetermined distance from a first reference point The second component includes a peg positioned said predetermined distance from said first reference point. The method calls for referencing a femoral condyle at a first reference point, locating a peg aperture a predetermined distance from the first reference point, selecting a sized femoral component, and implanting the femoral component. The size of the femoral component is defined by a distance from the peg to a second reference point.

Abstract: A hip joint prosthesis having a retainer for a modular bearing in an acetabular cup and also having a bearing extraction member mounted in the cup for removal of a primary bearing. One embodiment of the bearing extraction member is a plug which is located in a hole provided in the acetabular cup and which is covered by a polyethylene bearing directly molded into the cup. The plug is an internally threaded plug with a convex head and is adapted to be pulled out of its resting position in the cup with the aid of an extraction tool such that the head of the plug exerts a removal force on the molded polyethylene bearing, causing it to disengage from the cup.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for tibial fixation of a soft tissue graft includes a body having a first side and a second side. A first plurality of spikes extend from the second side of the body each having a first length. A second plurality of spikes extend from the second side of the body each having a second length where the first length is longer than the second length. The first plurality of spikes are operable to engage the bone without the second plurality of spikes substantially engaging the soft tissue graft to permit proper tensioning of the soft tissue graft. The method includes forming a tunnel in a bone and forming a counterbore substantially perpendicular with the tunnel. The soft tissue graft passes through the tunnel and the counterbore and is secured within the counterbore with an apparatus which is nested within the counterbore.

Abstract: An external fixator for securing a first bone portion in a fixed relationship with respect to a second bone portion includes a longitudinally extending rod and a bone screw clamping assembly. The bone screw clamping assembly receives at least one bone screw. The bone screw clamping assembly is mounted to the rod for relative universal movement about a point through which the rod passes and is normally permitted to longitudinally translate along an axis defined by the rod.

Abstract: An acetabular prosthesis for implantation in an acetabulum and surrounding pelvis is described. The acetabular prosthesis includes an acetabular cup having a substantially concave inner surface and a substantially convex outer surface, wherein an area defining a groove is located on the outer surface of the acetabular cup. An optional spacer member, having a raised ridge formed on a surface thereof, slidably engages the groove. The spacer provides augmentation and load bearing support in cases where bone tissue loss has occurred in and around the acetabulum. A fastener, such as a surgical screw, is used to secure the acetabular cup, and the optional spacer, to the acetabulum. At least one attachment member is integrally formed with the acetabular cup for fastening to a surface of the pelvis, such as the ilium and/or the ischium. Another optional spacer member is provided for the attachment member to provide augmentation around the attachment points on the pelvis.

Abstract: An acetabular prosthesis for implantation in an acetabulum includes an acetabular cup and a modular attachment component. The acetabular cup includes an outer surface operable to be received in the acetabulum and an inner surface operable to receive a bearing liner. The modular attachment component includes an attachment member and an engagement member. The attachment member is operable for use in attaching the modular attachment component to the acetabular cup and the engagement member is operable to engage a region of the acetabulum. The attachment member may nest within an anti-rotation counterbore or be slidably received within a channel of an attachment plate extending from the acetabular cup. The engagement member may be an elongated intramedullary blade, a flange or a hook.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling access to an intramedullary canal of a femur through a femoral knee joint prosthesis includes a first condylar portion and a second condylar portion. The first condylar portion has a first femoral bearing surface and the second condylar portion has a second femoral bearing surface. An inner condylar portion extends between the first condylar portion and the second condylar portion and defines an opening passing therethrough. A seal member is operable to substantially seal the opening such that the seal member is further operable to be opened to enable access to the intramedullary canal of the femur without having to remove the femoral knee joint prosthesis from the femur. A method for enabling access to the intramedullary canal of the femur through the femoral knee joint prosthesis is also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a floating bearing knee joint prosthesis having a fixed tibial post used for replacing the articulating knee portion of a femur and a tibia. The floating bearing knee joint prosthesis includes a femoral component, a tibial component, a guide post and a bearing member. The femoral component includes an engagement member, a first femoral bearing surface and a second femoral bearing surface. The tibial component includes a tibial bearing surface. The guide post extends from the tibial component and is operable to be engaged by the engagement member of the femoral component. The bearing member includes a first bearing surface that articulates with the first femoral bearing surface, a second bearing surface that articulates with the second femoral bearing surface and a third bearing surface that articulates with the tibial bearing surface.

Abstract: A fastener assembly for repairing fractured bone material includes a wire having a wire leading end for forming a bore through the bone material and a wire trailing end for extending beyond a near-side cortex of the bone material. The fastener includes a head portion having spaced-apart grooves defining cutting edges, a lower portion having threads, and an axial aperture therethrough for receiving the wire. The fastener is adapted to slide axially over the wire trailing end and be driven toward the wire leading end to countersink in the bone material. A driver including a driver body having an axially disposed aperture therethrough for accommodating said guide wire, and a driver head having fingers adapted to engage the spaced-apart grooves of the fastener head portion, is adapted to drive the fastener in the bone material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for repairing a torn meniscus during an arthroscopic surgical procedure includes a surgical staple and a pneumatic powered implant device. The surgical staple includes a pair of legs and a connection member retaining the pair of legs in a substantial parallel alignment. The pneumatic powered implant device is a portable and disposable device that can easily implant the surgical staple at any desired location during an arthroscopic surgical procedure. The pneumatic powered implant device also includes several quick disconnect barrels having different shapes providing the surgeon with the option of how to position the implant device during the arthroscopic surgical procedure.

Abstract: A glenoid component for use in shoulder arthroplasty, the glenoid component is adapted to be implanted into a scapula and engaged by a head of a humeral component. The glenoid component has a body with a first articulating surface and a second medial surface opposite said first articulating surface. The first articulating surface adapted to be engaged by the head of the humeral component and the second medial surface is adapted to be secured to the scapula. A plurality of arcuate pegs, each of said arcuate pegs having a first end adapted to engage a cavity formed in the scapula and a second end extend from the medial surface.

Abstract: A method for forming a temporary orthopedic implant used in an orthopedic surgical procedure. The method includes mixing bone cement during a surgical procedure. An appropriately sized cement mold is selected which is translucent and includes an input port. The cement mold is filled with bone cement to form the temporary implant. A surgeon determines that the cement mold is fully filled by viewing through the translucent cement mold. The surgeon further fills the cement mold by directing a nozzle within the input port of the cement mold. The cement mold may further be pierced to relieve any air pockets formed in the cement mold. The temporary implant is then subsequently implanted into a patient. The temporary implant may also include a re-enforcement member included into the temporary implant.

Abstract: An implant for use in fixing an resected portion of a bone to a proximal portion of the bone. The implant includes an anatomically shaped plate member having a generally straight first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a bone receiving groove on its inner side and at least one lower wire receiving groove on its exterior side. The bone receiving groove is adapted to receive a generally straight portion of the proximal portion of the bone. The second portion is coupled to the first portion at a first end and terminates at a distal end in at least one inwardly directed hook-shaped member. The second portion is curved to generally match the contour of an end portion of the bone. The hook-shaped member is adapted to abut the resected portion of the bone to prevent the resected portion from migrating from the straight portion of the proximal portion of the bone. A method for fixing an resected greater trochanter to a proximal femur is also provided.

Abstract: A container for containing first and second components that are to be mixed with one another. The container includes a divider and a barrier mechanism. The divider isolates a first compartment containing the liquid component from a second compartment for containing the powder. A vacuum source is placed in fluid communication with the second compartment. The vacuum source is of sufficient size and pressure to cause the first component to be drawn through the second component to ensure thorough admixing of the first and second components after the integrity of the divider has been compromised. The barrier mechanism is disposed between the second compartment and the vacuum source and forms a barrier to resist infiltration of the first component but permit the passage of gas into the vacuum source. A method for forming a compound using the container of the present invention is also provided.

Abstract: A nonmodular prosthesis having a retainer for a modular bearing and a nonmodular primary bearing directly molded to the base.

Abstract: A bone attachment assembly for a remaining portion of a long bone diaphysis following resection is provided. The assembly includes a main body, an anchor for anchoring the device with respect to the remaining bone portion and an attachment portion for attaching the main body to the anchor. The assembly may be connected to an orthopedic appliance, an interposed orthopedic appliance connected to a second bone attachment assembly, or a transcutaneous bar for attaching an external appliance. A reaming device for creating an intramedullary cavity, a guide device for guiding an aperture-forming procedure in a remaining bone portion, and a milling device for shaping an interface surface of the bone in a preselected geometry are also provided. In the method of the present invention, a cavity is created within a remaining bone portion using the reaming device. At least one aperture is created using the guide device, and the bone surface is milled to a preselected geometry using the milling device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for ultrasonic removal of bone cement material includes an auger tool and an ultrasonic transducer/hand piece. The auger tool includes a spiral helical flute which extends about a cylindrical body and a quick connect mechanism for coupling the auger tool to the ultrasonic transducer/hand piece. Upon energizing the hand piece, bone cement is heated to a flowing mass so that the flowing mass of bone cement may flow about the cylindrical body and guided, via the spiral helical flute 90. This provides a method and apparatus for easily and quickly removing bone cement material during a revision type orthopedic surgical procedure.

Abstract: A carpal tunnel device and method for performing carpal tunnel release surgery is provided. The carpal tunnel device includes a carpal ligament capture clip and a knife, useable therewith. The carpal tunnel capture clip includes a handle, a body portion and upper and lower skids. A central guide channel extends through the body portion of the capture clip. Channels located in the skids are aligned with the central guide channels. Under anesthesia an incision is made in a patient's palm. The carpal ligament capture clip is placed into the palm, facing towards the wrist with the upper and lower skids straddling the transverse carpal ligament. The capture clip is then advanced towards the wrist until the distal ends of the upper and lower skids extend beyond the carpal ligament and the carpal ligament is entrapped between the portions of the skids containing the upper and lower guide channels.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling access to an intramedullary canal of a femur through a femoral knee joint prosthesis includes a first condylar portion and a second condylar portion. The first condylar portion has a first femoral bearing surface and the second condylar portion has a second femoral bearing surface. An intercondylar portion extends between the first condylar portion and the second condylar portion and defines an opening passing therethrough. A seal member is operable to substantially seal the opening such that the seal member is further operable to be opened to enable access to the intramedullary canal of the femur without having to remove the femoral knee joint prosthesis from the femur. A method for enabling access to the intramedullary canal of the femur through the femoral knee joint prosthesis is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a floating bearing knee joint prosthesis having a fixed tibial post used for replacing the articulating knee portion of a femur and a tibia. The floating bearing knee joint prosthesis includes a femoral component, a tibial component, a bearing member and a guide post. The femoral component includes an engagement member, a first femoral bearing surface and a second femoral bearing surface. The tibial component includes a tibial bearing surface. The bearing member includes a first bearing surface which is operable to articulate with the first femoral bearing surface, a second bearing surface which is operable to articulate with the second femoral bearing surface and a third bearing surface which is operable to articulate with the tibial bearing surface.