Abstract: Provided herein is an injectable composition including, in some embodiments, a soft-tissue augmenting agent and a vehicle for the soft-tissue augmenting agent formulated for augmenting one or more soft tissues of a human or animal. Also provided herein is a soft-tissue augmenting kit including, in some embodiments, a syringe and the injectable composition formulated for augmenting one or more soft tissues of a human or animal. Also provided herein is a method for augmenting one or more soft tissues of a human or animal including, in some embodiments, injecting the injectable composition into the one or more soft tissues of the human or animal.

Abstract: A subtalar plate implant (12) for correcting and/or altering the alignment of a hyperpronated foot (10) comprises a plate portion (22) and an insert portion (24) that is connected to the plate portion (22). The plate portion (22) is selectively attachable to a lateral aspect of the calcaneus (16). The insert portion (24) is positionable within the subtalar joint (18). The insert portion (24) includes a top surface (236) that Is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a base of the talus (14), the top surface (236) being angled to allow the talus (14) to articulate over the top surface (236). The insert portion (24) further includes a bottom surface (238) that is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a dorsal surface of the calcaneus (16), The insert portion (24) can include a groove (356) that is formed along the bottom surface (238) substantially parallel to the plate portion (22).

Abstract: A subtalar plate implant (12) for correcting and/or altering the alignment of a hyperpronated foot (10) comprises a plate portion (22) and an insert portion (24) that is connected to the plate portion (22). The plate portion (22) is selectively attachable to a lateral aspect of the calcaneus (16). The insert portion (24) is positionable within the subtalar joint (18). The insert portion (24) includes a top surface (236) that is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a base of the talus (14), the top surface (236) being angled to allow the talus (14) to articulate over the top surface (236). The insert portion (24) further includes a bottom surface (238) that is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a dorsal surface of the calcaneus (16). The insert portion (24) can include a groove (356) that is formed along the bottom surface (238) substantially parallel to the plate portion (22).

Abstract: Provided herein is an injectable composition including, in some embodiments, a soft-tissue augmenting agent and a vehicle for the soft-tissue augmenting agent formulated for augmenting one or more soft tissues of a human or animal. Also provided herein is a soft-tissue augmenting kit including, in some embodiments, a syringe and the injectable composition formulated for augmenting one or more soft tissues of a human or animal. Also provided herein is a method for augmenting one or more soft tissues of a human or animal including, in some embodiments, injecting the injectable composition into the one or more soft tissues of the human or animal.

Abstract: An implant that facilitates the fusion of a first bone part with a second bone part includes an implant body that extends between the first bone part and the second bone part. The implant body includes a first portion that fits within a first receiving aperture in the first bone part, and the implant body includes a second portion that fits within a second receiving aperture in the second bone part. At least one of the first portion and the second portion can be made of bone. Additionally, at least the second portion is formed to have a non-circular cross-sectional shape to inhibit relative motion between the bone parts and the implant body.

Abstract: A subtalar plate implant (12) for correcting and/or altering the alignment of a hyperpronated foot (10) comprises a plate portion (22) and an insert portion (24) that is connected to the plate portion (22). The plate portion (22) is selectively attachable to a lateral aspect of the calcaneus (16). The insert portion (24) is positionable within the subtalar joint (18). The insert portion (24) includes a top surface (236) that is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a base of the talus (14), the top surface (236) being angled to allow the talus (14) to articulate over the top surface (236). The insert portion (24) further includes a bottom surface (238) that is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a dorsal surface of the calcaneus (16). The insert portion (24) can include a groove (356) that is formed along the bottom surface (238) substantially parallel to the plate portion (22).

Abstract: A subtalar plate implant (12) for correcting and/or altering the alignment of a hyperpronated foot (10) comprises a plate portion (22) and an insert portion (24) that is connected to the plate portion (22). The plate portion (22) is selectively attachable to a lateral aspect of the calcaneus (16). The insert portion (24) is positionable within the subtalar joint (18). The insert portion (24) includes a top surface (236) that is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a base of the talus (14), the top surface (236) being angled to allow the talus (14) to articulate over the top surface (236). The insert portion (24) further includes a bottom surface (238) that is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a dorsal surface of the calcaneus (16). The insert portion (24) can include a groove (356) that is formed along the bottom surface (238) substantially parallel to the plate portion (22).

Abstract: Provided herein is an injectable composition including, in some embodiments, a soft-tissue augmenting agent and a vehicle for the soft-tissue augmenting agent formulated for augmenting one or more soft tissues of a human or animal Also provided herein is a soft-tissue augmenting kit including, in some embodiments, a syringe and the injectable composition formulated for augmenting one or more soft tissues of a human or animal. Also provided herein is a method for augmenting one or more soft tissues of a human or animal including, in some embodiments, injecting the injectable composition into the one or more soft tissues of the human or animal.

Abstract: An implant that facilitates the fusion of a first bone part with a second bone part includes an implant body that extends between the first bone part and the second bone part. The implant body includes a first portion that fits within a first receiving aperture in the first bone part, and the implant body includes a second portion that fits within a second receiving aperture in the second bone part. At least one of the first portion and the second portion can be made of bone. Additionally, at least the second portion is formed to have a non-circular cross-sectional shape to inhibit relative motion between the bone parts and the implant body.

Abstract: A subtalar plate implant (12) for correcting and/or altering the alignment of a hyperpronated foot (10) comprises a plate portion (22) and an insert portion (24) that is connected to the plate portion (22). The plate portion (22) is selectively attachable to a lateral aspect of the calcaneus (16). The insert portion (24) is positionable within the subtalar joint (18). The insert portion (24) includes a top surface (236) that is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a base of the talus (14), the top surface (236) being angled to allow the talus (14) to articulate over the top surface (236). The insert portion (24) further includes a bottom surface (238) that is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a dorsal surface of the calcaneus (16). The insert portion (24) can include a groove (356) that is formed along the bottom surface (238) substantially parallel to the plate portion (22).

Abstract: An implant that facilitates the fusion of a first bone part with a second bone part includes an implant body that extends between the first bone part and the second bone part. The implant body includes a first portion that fits within a first receiving aperture in the first bone part, and the implant body includes a second portion that fits within a second receiving aperture in the second bone part. At least one of the first portion and the second portion can be made of bone. Additionally, at least the second portion is formed to have a non-circular cross-sectional shape to inhibit relative motion between the bone parts and the implant body.

Abstract: An implant that facilitates the fusion of a first bone part with a second bone part includes an implant body that extends between the first bone part and the second bone part. The implant body includes a first portion that fits within a first receiving aperture in the first bone part, and the implant body includes a second portion that fits within a second receiving aperture in the second bone part. At least one of the first portion and the second portion can be made of bone. Additionally, at least the second portion is formed to have a non-circular cross-sectional shape to inhibit relative motion between the bone parts and the implant body.

Abstract: A joint aligner (12) for use with a flexible first connector (26) for aligning a joint (18) between a first bone (14) and a second bone (16) comprises an aligner body (20) that is adapted to be secured to the first bone (14), the aligner body (20) including a first connector aperture (22) that is adapted to receive the first connector (26) so that the first connector (26) can extend between the first connector aperture (22) and bone connecting material (19) to couple the first bone (14) to at least a portion of the bone connecting material (19). Additionally, the first connector aperture (22) can be positioned along an outer surface (232) of the aligner body (20) and can extend at an aperture angle (250) of between approximately fifteen and twenty-five degrees relative to a first end (228).

Abstract: An implant (412) that facilitates the fusion of a first bone part (14A) with a second bone part (16A) includes an implant body (444) that extends between the first bone part (14A) and the second bone part (16A). The implant body (444) includes a first section (422) that fits within a first receiving aperture (20) in the first bone part (14A), and the implant body (444) includes a second section (426) that fits within a second receiving aperture (24) in the second bone part (16A). At least one of the first section (422) and the second section (426) can be made of bone. Additionally, at least one of the first section (422) and the second section (426) can be formed to have a non-circular cross-sectional shape to inhibit relative motion between the bone parts (14A, 16A) and the implant body (444).

Abstract: A method for guiding a saw blade (22) during preparation of a metatarsal (14) of a foot (10) for a procedure, such as to receive a metatarsal bone implant (20), includes positioning a housing (242) substantially adjacent to the metatarsal (14), coupling an aligner (38) to the housing (242), and aligning a saw guide (30) of the housing (242). The housing (242) includes the saw guide (30) for receiving and guiding the saw blade (22). The foot (10) includes one or more additional metatarsals (142), and the aligner (38) is used to align the saw guide (30) relative to the metatarsal (14) by aligning the aligner (38) to be substantially parallel to and positioned over a longitudinal axis (40) of one of the additional metatarsals (142).

Abstract: A cutting guide (12) for guiding a saw blade (22) during preparation of a metatarsal (14) of a foot (10) for a procedure, such as to receive a metatarsal implant (20), includes a housing (242) and an aligner (38). The housing (242) is adapted to be positioned substantially adjacent to the metatarsal (14). The housing (242) includes a saw guide (30) for receiving and guiding the saw blade (22). The aligner (38) is coupled to the housing (242). The foot (10) includes one or more additional metatarsals, and the aligner (38) is used to align the saw guide (30) relative to one of the additional metatarsals. The aligner (38) can extend substantially perpendicular to the saw guide (30). Additionally, the aligner (38) can be used to be substantially aligned with a longitudinal axis (40) of one of the additional metatarsals. The cutting guide (12) can further include a handle (244) that is secured to the housing (242).

Abstract: A metatarsal implant (212) for insertion into a stem aperture (25) in a metatarsal (14) bone of a foot and to form a joint with the proximal phalanx (16) of the great toe, includes a head (226) and a stem (228). The head (226) includes an articular joint engaging surface (232) and an opposed, bone engaging surface (230). The stem (228) cantilevers away from the bone engaging surface (230), and is adapted to be inserted into the stem aperture (25). The stem (228) can have a stem axis (228A) that is at an angle (234) of between approximately 45 and 75 degrees relative to the bone engaging surface (230). The stem axis (228A) can also be at an angle (266) of between approximately 40 and 80 degrees relative to a tangential reference line (234) drawn from the articular joint engaging surface (232). In one embodiment, the stem axis (228A) is at an angle (266) of between approximately 50 and 70 degrees relative to the tangential reference line (234) of the articular joint engaging surface (232).

Abstract: A toe implant (10) for a first metatarsal phalangeal joint (22) between a metatarsal (24) and a proximal phalanx (26) of a great toe (12) includes a proximal stem (16), a distal stem (18) and a hinge (20) and a strength rib (92). Importantly, the toe implant (10) is designed to accommodate an axis of motion in a unique location (82) and the distal stem (18) is naturally positioned lower than the proximal stem (16). Further, the toe implant (10) provides a relatively good available range of motion. With this design, the toe implant (10) maintains the proximal phalanx (26) in the correct anatomic position relative to the metatarsal (24) during bending and flexing. Additionally, the toe implant (10) allows the toe (12) to move in a fashion that simulates the natural motion of the first metatarsal phalangeal joint (22). As a result thereof, the toe implant (10) that does not significantly increase the stress at the joint (22) or alter the normal flexing of the toe (12).