Abstract: A torque limiting ratcheting handle for a medical instrument is provided that includes a ratchet shifter, a tool connector, a torque coupler, and a rear power housing. The handle provides clockwise and counterclockwise ratcheting and limits the amount of torque in one direction while allowing for maximal torque in the opposite direction. In one aspect, the ratcheting handle may include a drive shaft removeably connected to a power tool or, alternatively, to a handle grip for manual manipulation.

Abstract: A bone displacement system includes a body having a first arm and a second arm. The first arm is connected to a first leg configured to engage a plate configured to be located on a first bone portion. The second arm is connected to a second leg configured to be connected to a second bone portion. A force application fixture is coupled to the first arm and the first leg and configured to apply a force between the first arm and the first leg. The plate has screw holes aligned to allow screws to connect the plate to the first bone portion and the second bone portion after a movement of the first bone portion relative to the second bone portion by the force applied by the force application fixture.

Abstract: A bone displacement system includes a body having a first arm and a second arm. The first arm is connected to a first leg configured to engage a plate configured to be located on a first bone portion. The second arm is connected to a second leg configured to be connected to a second bone portion. A force application fixture is coupled to the first arm and the first leg and configured to apply a force between the first arm and the first leg. The plate has screw holes aligned to allow screws to connect the plate to the first bone portion and the second bone portion after a movement of the first bone portion relative to the second bone portion by the force applied by the force application fixture.

Abstract: A torque limiting ratcheting handle for a medical instrument is provided that includes a ratchet shifter, a tool connector, a torque coupler, and a rear power housing. The handle provides clockwise and counterclockwise ratcheting and limits the amount of torque in one direction while allowing for maximal torque in the opposite direction. In one aspect, the ratcheting handle may include a drive shaft removeably connected to a power tool or, alternatively, to a handle grip for manual manipulation.

Abstract: A torque limiting handle for a medical instrument is provided that includes a tool connector, a torque coupler, and a rear power housing. The handle limits the amount of torque in one direction while allowing for maximal torque in the opposite direction. In one aspect, the torque limiting handle may include a drive shaft removeably connected to a power tool or, alternatively, to a handle grip for manual manipulation.

Abstract: A ratcheting handle for a medical instrument is provided that includes a ratchet shifter, a tool connector, a ratchet coupler, and a rear power housing. The handle provides clockwise and counterclockwise ratcheting. In one aspect, the ratcheting handle may include a drive shaft removeably connected to a power tool or, alternatively, to a handle grip for manual manipulation.

Abstract: A bone displacement system includes a body having a first arm and a second arm. The first arm is coupled to a first bone contacting leg configured to be connected to a first bone portion. The second arm is coupled to a second bone contacting leg configured to be connected to a second bone portion. A force application fixture is coupled to the first arm and the first bone contacting leg and configured to apply a force between the first arm and the first bone contacting leg.

Abstract: A method for securing a strand to a fixation member for arthroscopic fixation, wherein the fixation member includes an aperture therethrough. The method includes passing a strand having first and second ends through a flexible sleeve, passing the sleeve through the aperture of the fixation member in a first direction, tensioning the strand, and pulling the sleeve in a second direction different than the first direction to secure the sleeve to the fixation member without tying the strand on the fixation member.

Abstract: A soft tissue repair method. The method includes providing a flaccid tubular member having a longitudinal bore and first and second ends, the tubular member defining first and second portions integral with the tubular member. The method includes coupling the tubular member to a flexible strand, inserting the tubular member from a first side of the soft tissue to a second side of soft tissue, such that a first portion of the tubular member exits the second side of the soft tissue and a second portion of the tubular member remains inside the soft tissue, tensioning the flexible strand, deforming the first portion of the tubular member to an anchoring shape, and forming a vascularization conduit from the second portion of the tubular member.

Abstract: Various suture anchors and surgical methods are provided. A two-part suture anchor is provided having a continuously threaded anchor body defining an axial bore and a pin. The pin includes a tip and a plate defining at least two suture receiving openings aligned in a single plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the axial bore is disposed in anchor body. Methods of attaching soft tissue to bone are also provided.

Abstract: A method for securing a graft to a bone. The method includes forming a tunnel in the bone, positioning the graft in the tunnel, securing the graft in the tunnel with an anchor, and inserting biological material in a bore formed in the anchor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reattaching soft tissue to a boney structure using an expanding suture anchor. The method can include providing a suture anchor and forming a cavity in the boney structure for receipt of the suture anchor. The method can also include coupling the soft tissue to a suture and coupling the suture to the suture anchor. The method can further include deploying the suture anchor to fix the suture to the suture anchor and the suture anchor to the cavity.

Abstract: A fixation device for securing tissue to a bone. The fixation device includes an anchor having a hollow body defining a longitudinal passage, and a plug configured to be received in at least a portion of the passage. The body comprises a cylindrical portion and a tapered tip portion. The cylindrical portion comprises a plurality of thin-walled window covers such that after implantation the window covers are resorbed first relative to other portions of the cylindrical portion for defining a plurality of apertures on the cylindrical portion.