Abstract: Internal beam plates and associated instrumentation may be utilized for performing arthrodesis procedures, bone fracture procedures, osteotomy procedures, etc. Exemplary surgical methods that may be performed using the internal beam plates and associated instrumentation include, but are not limited to, lapidus bunionectomy procedures, metatarsophalangeal (MTP) procedures, chevron procedures, fracture repair procedures, etc. The exemplary internal beam plates incorporate an integral beam that is configured to increase strength and stiffness across a fusion site. The exemplary cutting/prep guides are configured to allow surgeons to reduce, prepare, and cut bones for receiving the beam of the internal beam plate using one or more guides.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate generally to orthopedic treatments, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to devices, apparatuses, kits, and methods for an orthopedic device comprising one or more osteotomy plates, guides, and/or cutters (e.g., for bunion removal or for stabilizing a joint or a cut/break line of a fracture).

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate generally to orthopedic treatments, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to devices, apparatuses, kits, and methods for an orthopedic device comprising one or more osteotomy plates, guides, and/or cutters (e.g., for bunion removal or for stabilizing a joint or a cut/break line of a fracture).

Abstract: A fastener (30,130) is provided for securing a soft tissue (4) to a bone (6) upon actuation of an actuating mechanism (16,116). The fastener (30,130) includes an elongated tubular shaft (32,132) having first and second opposing ends (34,36; 134,136), an aperture (38,138) extending from the second end (36,136) toward the first end (34,134), and a collar (40,140) disposed at or about the second end (36,136). The first end (34,134) of the elongated tubular shaft (32,132) is inserted through the soft tissue (4), through the exterior surface (10) of the cortex (8) and into the interior (12) of the bone (6). The collar (40,140) engages and secures the soft tissue (4). In response to being actuated by the actuating mechanism (16,116), a portion (34,134) of the elongated tubular shaft (32,132) deforms against the cortex (8) within the bone (6), thereby securing the soft tissue (4) between the collar (40,140) and the exterior surface (10) of the cortex (8) of the bone (6).

Abstract: A system, method for replacing at least a portion of first articular surface cooperating with a second articular surface including a prosthetic implant. The method including creating a socket in the first articular surface generally opposite the prosthetic implant. A graft of biological material is installed in the socket, providing a biological replacement of a portion of the first articular surface.