Abstract: A spine rod connector includes a first portion having end surfaces and side surfaces. The first portion includes top and bottom surfaces. The first portion includes a first aperture extending between and through the end surfaces and spaced apart holes extending through the top surface such that the holes are in communication with the first aperture. The spine rod connector includes a second portion having end surfaces and side surfaces. The second portion includes top and bottom surfaces. The second portion includes a second aperture extending between and through the side surfaces of the second portion and spaced apart holes extending through the top surface of the second portion such that the holes of the second portion are in communication with the second aperture.

Abstract: A spinal implant includes a first wall. A first portion includes spaced apart first and second assemblies each extending from a first side of the first wall. The first assembly includes spaced apart first and second extensions. The second assembly includes spaced apart third and fourth extension. The first and second extensions define a first opening. The third and fourth extensions define a second opening. A space between the first assembly and the second assembly defines a cavity configured for disposal of a bone fastener. The head and the openings are configured for disposal of a first spinal rod. A second portion extends from an opposite second side of the first wall. The second portion includes a second wall that is spaced apart from the first wall. Opposing surfaces of the walls define a channel configured for disposal of a second spinal rod.

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first arm having a first part connectable with a first interface or a second interface of a spinal implant. A second arm includes a second part connectable with the first interface or the second interface. The first part is connectable with the first interface and the second part is connectable with the second interface to dispose the arms in a fixed orientation with the spinal implant. The first part is connectable with the second interface and the second part is connectable with the first interface to dispose the arms in a movable orientation relative to the spinal implant. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The cannulated compression device creates fixation and compression across its tang housing, thus stabilizing and closing a bone fracture during placement. After insertion of the cannulated compression device, tangs are extended outward from the tang housing, locking the tang housing with respect to both rotational and axial movement. A compression nut is then threaded onto the proximal end of the tang housing. The nut has two sets of threads: a first set of threads interfaces with the tang housing, a second set of threads interfaces with the bone. By using different pitches, the amount of linear movement for the first set of threads and second set of threads is different.

Abstract: The cannulated compression device creates fixation and compression across its tang housing, thus stabilizing and closing a bone fracture during placement. After insertion of the cannulated compression device, tangs are extended outward from the tang housing, locking the tang housing with respect to both rotational and axial movement. A compression nut is then threaded onto the proximal end of the tang housing. The nut has two sets of threads: a first set of threads interfaces with the tang housing, a second set of threads interfaces with the bone. By using different pitches, the amount of linear movement for the first set of threads and second set of threads is different.

Abstract: An improved fixation plate using at least a double helix screw as disclosed. The double helix screw may include alternate embodiments comprising three, four, or more threads. The helix thread screw intertwines with double helix thread in the screw hole of the fixation plate providing enhanced fixation to a fractured bone.

Abstract: An improved fixation plate using at least a double helix screw as disclosed. The double helix screw may include alternate embodiments comprising three, four, or more threads. The helix thread screw intertwines with double helix thread in the screw hole of the fixation plate providing enhanced fixation to a fractured bone.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and devices that allow for rotational control, compression and fusion of the ankle as required for treatment while providing additional mobility in the movement of the foot. The devices of the present disclosure are configured to go through the talus and tibia for fusion of ankle joint while avoiding the calcaneus and subtalar joint. According to a first aspect, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are curved to provide sufficient area for rotational control and compression of the ankle bones. According to a second aspect, exemplary embodiments of the nails of the present disclosure are configured to be placed at an angle with respect to the intramedullary canal.

Abstract: A bone plate and method of forming a bone plate having a plurality of suture loops pre-attached to the bone plate. The suture loops may be flexible and formed of a strong suture material. The suture loops may have various shapes, forms and configurations and may be provided on the bone plate in any number, depending on the characteristics of the fractured bone or bone segments, or of the plate design. Preferably, the suture loops are attached to a surface of the bone plate. The suture loops may receive a strand of suture for fixation of soft tissue to the bone plate.

Abstract: A bone plate and method of forming a bone plate having a plurality of suture loops pre-attached to the bone plate. The suture loops may be flexible and formed of a strong suture material. The suture loops may have various shapes, forms and configurations and may be provided on the bone plate in any number, depending on the characteristics of the fractured bone or bone segments, or of the plate design. Preferably, the suture loops are attached to a surface of the bone plate. The suture loops may receive a strand of suture for fixation of soft tissue to the bone plate.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an apparatus for externally reducing and/or fixating a fracture in a bone. The apparatus includes a radiolucent rod, and a carriage assembly with a clamp assembly for connection to a fixation pin. A sleeve is threadingly connected with the carriage assembly and is disposed about the rod. A clamping device interconnects the sleeve with the rod at a selective one of a plurality of locations along a length of the rod. Rotation of the sleeve relative to the carriage assembly moves the rod in an axial direction relative to the carriage assembly.