Abstract: A bone attachment assembly may include an attachment head, a set screw configured to attach to the attachment head, and a rod surface with a first raised portion and a second raised portion that define a lowered portion positioned between the first raised portion and the second raised portion. The first raised portion, the second raised portion, and the set screw may be configured to directly contact a rod in order to retain the rod within the attachment head.

Abstract: A bone attachment assembly may include an attachment head, a set screw configured to attach to the attachment head, and a rod surface with a first raised portion and a second raised portion that define a lowered portion positioned between the first raised portion and the second raised portion. The first raised portion, the second raised portion, and the set screw may be configured to directly contact a rod in order to retain the rod within the attachment head.

Abstract: A dilator assembly includes a blade, a tubular member defining a passage extending along a longitudinal axis, a guide needle received within the passage, a first link having a first end pivotally coupled to the tubular member and a second end pivotally coupled to the blade, and a second link having a first end pivotally coupled to the tubular member and a second end pivotally coupled to the blade.

Abstract: A dilator assembly includes a blade, a tubular member defining a passage extending along a longitudinal axis, a guide needle received within the passage, a first link having a first end pivotally coupled to the tubular member and a second end pivotally coupled to the blade, and a second link having a first end pivotally coupled to the tubular member and a second end pivotally coupled to the blade.

Abstract: A screw-clamp apparatus is disclosed that may include a first clamp component comprising a first attachment end and at least one hook on a first hook end, a second clamp component comprising a second attachment end and at least one hook on a second hook end, a bone-screw hole located in one of the first clamp component and the second clamp component, a bone screw configured to be inserted through the bone-screw hole and to be inserted into bone, a first spacer-receiver located on one of the first clamp component and the second clamp component, and a length adjusting mechanism configured to adjust a longitudinal length of the screw-clamp apparatus. The first attachment end and the second attachment end are configured to attach the first clamp component and the second clamp component together. The first spacer-receiver is configured to secure a spacer.

Abstract: A bone attachment assembly may include an attachment head, a set screw configured to attach to the attachment head, and a rod surface with a first raised portion and a second raised portion that define a lowered portion positioned between the first raised portion and the second raised portion. The first raised portion, the second raised portion, and the set screw may be configured to directly contact a rod in order to retain the rod within the attachment head.

Abstract: A bone attachment assembly may include an attachment head, a set screw configured to attach to the attachment head, and a rod surface with a first raised portion and a second raised portion that define a lowered portion positioned between the first raised portion and the second raised portion. The first raised portion, the second raised portion, and the set screw may be configured to directly contact a rod in order to retain the rod within the attachment head.

Abstract: A bone attachment assembly may include an attachment head, a set screw configured to attach to the attachment head, and a rod surface with a first raised portion and a second raised portion that define a lowered portion positioned between the first raised portion and the second raised portion. The first raised portion, the second raised portion, and the set screw may be configured to directly contact a rod in order to retain the rod within the attachment head.

Abstract: An orthopedic device for repairing a portion of a body, the orthopedic device includes an orthopedic plate, a tissue protector, and a rotating member. The orthopedic plate is configured to attach to at least one bone. The tissue protector is attached to the orthopedic plate and configured to at least partially detach from the orthopedic plate after a force is applied to the tissue protector. The rotating member is configured to connect the tissue protector to the orthopedic plate while allowing the tissue protector to rotate relative to the orthopedic plate.

Abstract: A screw-clamp apparatus is disclosed that includes a first clamp component comprising at least one hook, a second clamp component comprising at least one hook, a bone-screw hole located on the first clamp component, a bone screw configured to be inserted through the bone-screw hole and to be inserted into bone and a spacer-receiver located on the first clamp component. The second clamp component can be pivotably attached relative to the first clamp component. A portion of the bone screw can be configured to engage the second clamp component upon insertion to cause the second clamp component to pivot toward the first clamp component. The spacer-receiver can be configured to secure a spacer.

Abstract: An orthopedic device for repairing a portion of a body comprises an orthopedic plate and a tissue protector. The orthopedic plate is configured to attach to at least one bone. The tissue protector is securely attached to the orthopedic plate and configured to at least partially detach from the orthopedic plate after a force is applied to the tissue protector. The tissue protector includes a thinned region at a portion of the tissue protector proximate to the orthopedic plate. A method of repairing parts of a body with an orthopedic device having an orthopedic plate and a tissue protector securely attached to the orthopedic plate comprises placing the orthopedic plate on at least one bone; fastening a fastener into the tissue protector and then the orthopedic plate; and detaching the tissue protector from the orthopedic plate after the fastener is completely fastened into the tissue protector and the orthopedic plate.

Abstract: A screw-clamp apparatus is disclosed that may include a first clamp component comprising a first attachment end and at least one hook on a first hook end, a second clamp component comprising a second attachment end and at least one hook on a second hook end, a bone-screw hole located in one of the first clamp component and the second clamp component, a bone screw configured to be inserted through the bone-screw hole and to be inserted into bone, a first spacer-receiver located on one of the first clamp component and the second clamp component, and a length adjusting mechanism configured to adjust a longitudinal length of the screw-clamp apparatus. The first attachment end and the second attachment end are configured to attach the first clamp component and the second clamp component together. The first spacer-receiver is configured to secure a spacer.

Abstract: A bone screw that is a low-profile, uniplanar bone screw is provided. The bone screw is for adjusting a position of a rod. The bone screw includes a main body, a rocker and a rod-securing element. The main body has a shaft with a threaded part. The rocker is coupled to and moveable relative to the main body. The rocker is configured to at least partially receive the rod. The rod-securing element is configured to secure the rod between the rocker and the rod-securing element and relative to the main body. The rod-securing element includes a fulcrum serving as an axis of rotation about which the rod rotates.

Abstract: A screw-clamp apparatus is disclosed that includes a first clamp component comprising at least one hook, a second clamp component comprising at least one hook, a bone-screw hole located on the first clamp component, a bone screw configured to be inserted through the bone-screw hole and to be inserted into bone and a spacer-receiver located on the first clamp component. The second clamp component can be pivotably attached relative to the first clamp component. A portion of the bone screw can be configured to engage the second clamp component upon insertion to cause the second clamp component to pivot toward the first clamp component. The spacer-receiver can be configured to secure a spacer.

Abstract: An orthopaedic device to realign bone segments comprises first and second attachment members and a strut or spacer member. The first attachment member is attached to a first rib bone or first transverse process or first lamina of a vertebra. The second attachment member is attached to a second rib bone or second transverse process or second lamina of a vertebra. The strut is positioned between the first and second attachment members. The strut is fixedly or releasably connected to the first and second attachment members to couple the first attachment member to the second attachment member. The strut provides distraction between the first and second rib bones or transverse processes to realign the rib bones. The attachment members comprise a clamp and screw combination.

Abstract: An orthopaedic device to realign bone segments comprises first and second attachment members and a spacer member. The first attachment member is attached to a first rib bone or first transverse process of a vertebra. The second attachment member is attached to a second rib bone or second transverse process of a vertebra adjacent to the first rib bone or the first transverse process. The spacer member is positioned between the first and second attachment members. The spacer member provides distraction between the first and second rib bones or transverse processes to realign the rib bones. The spacer member is releasably connected to the first and second attachment members. The attachment members comprise a clamp and screw combination.

Abstract: An orthopaedic device to realign bone segments comprises first and second attachment members and a strut or spacer member. The first attachment member is attached to a first rib bone or first transverse process or first lamina of a vertebra. The second attachment member is attached to a second rib bone or second transverse process or second lamina of a vertebra. The strut is positioned between the first and second attachment members. The strut is fixedly or releasably connected to the first and second attachment members to couple the first attachment member to the second attachment member. The strut provides distraction between the first and second rib bones or transverse processes to realign the rib bones. The attachment members comprise a clamp and screw combination.

Abstract: A bone screw that is a low-profile, uniplanar bone screw is provided. The bone screw is for adjusting a position of a rod. The bone screw includes a main body, a rocker and a rod-securing element. The main body has a shaft with a threaded part. The rocker is coupled to and moveable relative to the main body. The rocker is configured to at least partially receive the rod. The rod-securing element is configured to secure the rod between the rocker and the rod-securing element and relative to the main body. The rod-securing element includes a fulcrum serving as an axis of rotation about which the rod rotates.

Abstract: An orthopaedic device for repairing a portion of a body, the orthopaedic device includes an orthopaedic plate, a tissue protector, and a rotating member. The orthopaedic plate is configured to attach to at least one bone. The tissue protector is attached to the orthopaedic plate and configured to at least partially detach from the orthopaedic plate after a force is applied to the tissue protector. The rotating member is configured to connect the tissue protector to the orthopaedic plate while allowing the tissue protector to rotate relative to the orthopaedic plate.

Abstract: An orthopaedic device to realign bone segments comprises first and second attachment members and a spacer member. The first attachment member is attached to a first rib bone or first transverse process of a vertebra. The second attachment member is attached to a second rib bone or second transverse process of a vertebra adjacent to the first rib bone or the first transverse process. The spacer member is positioned between the first and second attachment members. The spacer member provides distraction between the first and second rib bones or transverse processes to realign the rib bones. The spacer member is releasably connected to the first and second attachment members. The attachment members comprise a clamp and screw combination.