Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for tensioning an orthopedic surgical cable used in conjunction with an orthopedic implant device, a bone, and/or bone implant or structure. At least one device in accordance with various embodiments of the invention includes a handheld body handheld body capable of receiving a portion of the orthopedic surgical cable. The handheld body includes a clamping body adapted to restrain a first portion of the orthopedic surgical cable with an adjustable gripping force, wherein a tension is placed on the orthopedic surgical cable. The handheld body also includes an adjusting mechanism adapted to cooperate with the clamping body to change the gripping force on the orthopedic surgical cable. In addition, the handheld body includes a slide adapted to change the position of the clamping body relative to the handheld body.

Abstract: A sensing device for determining the location of an intramedullary pin emplaced within the bone of a patient. The sensing device is useable with a frame that initially holds the intramedullary pin external of the patient and the sensing device used to contact a planar portion of the intramedullary pin to verify the orientation of predrilled holes in the intramedullary pin. The same set up is thereafter used with the intramedullary pin emplaced within the bone of a patient. The sensing device verifies the same location of the predrilled holes by contacting the same planar portion. The sensing device is an electrical continuity device that completes an electrical circuit when the distal end of the sensing device contacts the planar portion of the intramedullary pin, thereby activating an alerting device to notify the physician that the contact has been established and the predrilled holes are accurately located.