Abstract: A plate for treating a bone includes a plate body extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end and being sized, shaped and contoured to be positioned along a desired surface of a bone. The plate also includes a slotted opening extending through the plate body and defined by a first portion sized and shaped to permit a head portion of a bone fixation element fixed to the bone to be passed therethrough and a second elongated portion extending along the longitudinal axis from the first portion in communication with the first portion, the second portion sized to prevent the head portion of the bone fixation element from being passed therethrough so that, when the head portion of the bone fixation element is received through the first portion, the plate is slidable relative thereto such that the second portion engages the head portion of the bone fixation element.

Abstract: An orthopaedic aiming device system is provided that includes a targeting device. The targeting device has a curved portion with an end and at least one guide opening formed therethrough. The curved portion also defines an arced axis. Connected to the end of the curved portion is a mounting portion that has at least one mounting opening formed therethrough. The mounting opening defines a mounting axis that is approximately orthogonal to at least one point on the arced axis of the curved portion. The orthopaedic aiming device system can also include mounting pins, a positioning device, and an orthopaedic implant. The mounting pins can include distancing features that interact with distance locking features of the mounting opening(s) to properly distance the targeting device from the orthopaedic implant. Also included is a method to target implant openings that have compound angled screw trajectories using an orthopaedic aiming device system.

Abstract: A plate for treating a bone includes a plate body extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end and being sized, shaped and contoured to be positioned along a desired surface of a bone. The plate also includes a slotted opening extending through the plate body and defined by a first portion sized and shaped to permit a head portion of a bone fixation element fixed to the bone to be passed therethrough and a second elongated portion extending along the longitudinal axis from the first portion in communication with the first portion, the second portion sized to prevent the head portion of the bone fixation element from being passed therethrough so that, when the head portion of the bone fixation element is received through the first portion, the plate is slidable relative thereto such that the second portion engages the head portion of the bone fixation element.

Abstract: An orthopaedic aiming device system is provided that includes a targeting device. The targeting device has a curved portion with an end and at least one guide opening formed therethrough. The curved portion also defines an arced axis. Connected to the end of the curved portion is a mounting portion that has at least one mounting opening formed therethrough. The mounting opening defines a mounting axis that is approximately orthogonal to at least one point on the arced axis of the curved portion. The orthopaedic aiming device system can also include mounting pins, a positioning device, and an orthopaedic implant. The mounting pins can include distancing features that interact with distance locking features of the mounting opening(s) to properly distance the targeting device from the orthopaedic implant. Also included is a method to target implant openings that have compound angled screw trajectories using an orthopaedic aiming device system.

Abstract: A periarticular bone plate for the internal fixation of a fractured, proximal tibia of a surgical patient includes a shaft member connected to a head member, a top surface, a bottom surface, a posterior edge, an anterior edge and a plurality of holes extending between the top and bottom surfaces for receiving fasteners for attaching the plate to the bone. The head member is offset relative to the shaft member in each of a frontal and sagittal planes of the proximal tibia.

Abstract: A periarticular bone plate for the internal fixation of a fractured, proximal tibia of a surgical patient includes a shaft member connected to a head member, a top surface, a bottom surface, a posterior edge, an anterior edge and a plurality of holes extending between the top and bottom surfaces for receiving fasteners for attaching the plate to the bone. The head member is offset relative to the shaft member in each of a frontal and sagittal planes of the proximal tibia.

Abstract: An intramedullary nail assembly for use in a medullary canal of a long bone is provided. The assembly includes a nail for positioning at least partially in the medullary canal. The nail defines an aperture through the nail. The nail assembly also includes a screw. The screw is fittably positioned in the aperture of the nail. The screw has a shank defining a end and a periphery of the shank. A portion of the periphery defines a thread. The nail assembly also includes means for fixedly securing the screw to the nail.

Abstract: An intramedullary nail assembly for use in a medullary canal of a long bone is provided. The assembly includes a nail for positioning at least partially in the medullary canal. The nail defines an aperture through the nail. The assembly also includes a screw fittably positioned in the aperture of the nail. The screw has a shank defining an end and a periphery of the shank. A portion of the periphery defines a thread. The assembly also includes a locking component operably connected to the screw and to the nail for fixedly securing the screw to the nail.

Abstract: An intramedullary nail assembly for use in a medullary canal of a long bone is provided. The assembly includes a nail for positioning at least partially in the medullary canal. The nail defines an aperture through the nail. The assembly also includes a fastener fittably positioned in the aperture of the nail. The fastener is adapted for attachment to the long bone. The assembly also includes a sleeve fitted at least partially over the nail and operably connected to the screw.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing autologous medical treatment to a patient. The apparatus is characterized by its provision of a harvest catheter operatively connected to a pump and a delivery catheter operatively connected to the pump downstream from the harvest catheter, whereby material from the patient's donor site may be delivered to the patient's treatment site. The method is characterized by surgically implanting at least a first end of the harvest catheter and at least a second end of the delivery catheter within the patient's body. The entire apparatus may be implanted within the patient.

Abstract: An improved one piece tibial tray uniquely characterized by its construction including an asymmetric keel extending from the bottom of the tibial tray base plate, whereby insertion of the tray during arthroplasty may be accomplished with a smaller than normal incision, enhancing the efficacy and safety of the surgical procedure. A fin on either or both sides of the asymmetric fin may be provided for enhanced stability of the tray.

Abstract: A system for percutaneous fracture repair of a bone is provided. The system includes a plate having a first feature and a second feature. The first feature and the second feature are spaced apart from each other. The plate defines a longitudinal axis of the plate. The system also includes a first attachment component operably associated with the first feature. The first attachment component cooperates with the bone. The system also includes a second attachment component operably associated with the second feature. The second attachment component is percutaneously inserted into the second feature. The second attachment component is operably associated with the plate to provide a compressive force in the bone. The compressive force has a component of the force in the longitudinal axis. The second attachment component is adapted for cooperation with the bone.