Abstract: A clip to inter-connect primary and secondary bone zones having edges, comprising in combination a first tab to extend over a surface of the secondary bone zone, above a level defined by that surface; and an extension of the tab projecting below the first level, the extension having a through opening to receive a first projection for penetrating the primary bone zone below the first level.

Abstract: A clip to inter-connect primary and secondary bone zones having edges, comprising in combination a first tab to extend over a surface of the secondary bone zone, above a level defined by that surface; a first projection carried by the tab and configured to penetrate the primary bone zone at the edge thereof, and below the first level; and an auxiliary tab associated with the first tab positioned to extend over a top surface of the primary bone zone to guide movement of the clip as the first projection penetrates the primary bone zone.

Abstract: A clip to inter-connect primary and secondary bone zones having edges, comprising in combination a first tab to extend over a surface of the secondary bone zone, above a level defined by that surface; and an extension of the tab projecting below the first level, the extension having a through opening to receive a first projection for penetrating the primary bone zone below the first level.

Abstract: A clip to inter-connect primary and secondary bone zones having edges, comprising in combination a first tab to extend over a surface of the secondary bone zone, above a level defined by that surface; a first projection carried by the tab and configured to penetrate the primary bone zone at the edge thereof, and below the first level; and an auxiliary tab associated with the first tab positioned to extend over a top surface of the primary bone zone to guide movement of the clip as the first projection penetrates the primary bone zone.

Abstract: A clip to inter-connect primary and secondary bone zones having edges, comprising in combination a tab to extend over a surface or surfaces of at least one of the bone zones, above a level defined by the one surface; a first projection carried by the tab and having a hook to engage a bone zone at its edge, and below the level. The projection may be bowed, and may have S-configuration.

Abstract: This invention concerns a device, and instruments for its insertion, that aligns two sections of bone and fixates the two sections to one another. The alignment feature and the fixation feature are typically independent, but they are incorporated into one device. The device is particularly well adapted to the alignment and fixation of a fragment of cranial bone with the remainder of the cranium. The device can be applied to a cranial bone fragment, and it allows the bone fragment to be aligned with the outer cortex of the cranium; prevents the bone fragment from entering the cranial cavity; and if desired, fixates the bone fragment to the cranium. The device may take the form of a clip having a tab to surface engage one section of bone, two projections to respectively engage edge portions of two bone sections, and an S-shaped flange integral with the tab and at least one of the projections.

Abstract: This invention concerns a device, and instruments for its insertion, that aligns two sections of bone and fixates the two sections to one another. The alignment feature and the fixation feature are typically independent, but they are incorporated into one device. The device is particularly well adapted to the alignment and fixation of a fragment of cranial bone with the remainder of the cranium. The device can be applied to a cranial bone fragment, and it allows the bone fragment to be aligned with the outer cortex of the cranium; prevents the bone fragment from entering the cranial cavity; and if desired, fixates the bone fragment to the cranium.

Abstract: A clip to inter-connect primary and secondary bone zones having edges, comprising in combination a tab to extend over a surface or surfaces of at least one of the bone zones, above a level defined by the one surface; a first projection carried by the tab and having a hook to engage a bone zone at its edge, and below the level.