Abstract: A method for securing neighboring bone plates by an implant includes the steps of resting an inner contact element of the implant on inner faces of the bone plates, resting an outer contact element of the implant on outer faces of the bone plates, connecting the inner contact element and the outer connecting element by a flexible tensioning element, forming a knot between free strands of the tensioning element, wherein the knot is a slip knot, and pushing the knot in a recess of the outer contact element with the knot being positioned at least partially below an outer surface of the outer contact element.

Abstract: In order to configure, in such a way as to be capable of being employed in a simple and secure manner and produced cost-effectively, a surgical connecting element for fixing adjacently arranged bone plates, comprising a first bearing element, a second bearing element and a coupling element, by means of which the first and second bearing element can be coupled to each other in such a way that bone plates lying between the first and second bearing element can be fixed, it is proposed that the second bearing element and the coupling element be so designed and adapted to each other that, by relative movement between the coupling element and the second bearing element transversely to a clamping direction, the bone plates are fixable between the first and the second bearing element.

Abstract: To provide an implant for securing neighboring bone plates, especially neighboring cranial bone plates, wherein the bone plates each have an inner face and an outer face, comprising an inner contact element that is adapted to rest on the inner faces of the neighboring bone plates, an outer contact element that is adapted to rest on the outer faces of the neighboring bone plates, and an in a linear manner flexible tensioning element for connecting the inner contact element and the outer contact element in such a manner that they can no longer be separated from one another, with improved properties, the outer contact element comprises at least one recess for at least partially accommodating a connection region between free strands of the tensioning element or for feeding the connection region through into a separation gap between the neighboring bone plates.

Abstract: In order to provide an implant for fixing adjacent bone plates, in particular cranial bone plates, which has an inner abutment element by means of which a separation gap between the bone plates can be overlapped at a bone plate inner side and has an outer abutment element for overlapping the separation gap at a bone plate outer side lying opposite the bone plate inner side and which is easy for a surgeon to use and by means of which the bone plates may be securely fixed, it is proposed that at least one tension band is guided displaceably through the outer abutment element, by means of which, when a tensile stress is exerted, the inner abutment element and the outer abutment element are mutually braceable, and that the at least one tension band is fixable on the outer abutment element.

Abstract: In order to configure, in such a way as to be capable of being employed in a simple and secure manner and produced cost-effectively, a surgical connecting element for fixing adjacently arranged bone plates, comprising a first bearing element, a second bearing element and a coupling element, by means of which the first and second bearing element can be coupled to each other in such a way that bone plates lying between the first and second bearing element can be fixed, it is proposed that the second bearing element and the coupling element be so designed and adapted to each other that, by relative movement between the coupling element and the second bearing element transversely to a clamping direction, the bone plates are fixable between the first and the second bearing element.

Abstract: To provide an implant for securing neighbouring bone plates, especially neighbouring cranial bone plates, wherein the bone plates each have an inner face and an outer face, comprising an inner contact element that is adapted to rest on the inner faces of the neighbouring bone plates, an outer contact element that is adapted to rest on the outer faces of the neighbouring bone plates, and an in a linear manner flexible tensioning element for connecting the inner contact element and the outer contact element in such a manner that they can no longer be separated from one another, with improved properties, it is provided that the outer contact element comprises at least one recess for at least partially accommodating a connection region between free strands of the tensioning element or for feeding the connection region through into a separation gap between the neighbouring bone plates.

Abstract: In order to configure, in such a way as to be capable of being employed in a simple and secure manner and produced cost-effectively, a surgical connecting element for fixing adjacently arranged bone plates, comprising a first bearing element, a second bearing element and a coupling element, by means of which the first and second bearing element can be coupled to each other in such a way that bone plates lying between the first and second bearing element can be fixed, it is proposed that the second bearing element and the coupling element be so designed and adapted to each other that, by relative movement between the coupling element and the second bearing element transversely to a clamping direction, the bone plates are fixable between the first and the second bearing element.

Abstract: A device for rapid reattachment of a bone flap to a cranium after a surgical operation is provided. The device comprises a pin comprising an elongated shaft, an inner disk and an outer disk. At least the outer disk comprises a central bore. The pin and inner disk are adapted to be assembled together to form a pin and inner disk assembly such that the inner disk is located at one end of the pin. The outer disk is adapted to be mounted on the shaft of the pin with the shaft of the pin extending through the central bore of the outer disk.

Abstract: A device for rapid reattachment of a bone flap to a cranium after a surgical operation is provided. The device comprises a pin comprising an elongated shaft, an inner disk and an outer disk. At least the outer disk comprises a central bore. The pin and inner disk are adapted to be assembled together to form a pin and inner disk assembly such that the inner disk is located at one end of the pin. The outer disk is adapted to be mounted on the shaft of the pin with the shaft of the pin extending through the central bore of the outer disk.

Abstract: In order to configure, in such a way as to be capable of being employed in a simple and secure manner and produced cost-effectively, a surgical connecting element for fixing adjacently arranged bone plates, comprising a first bearing element, a second bearing element and a coupling element, by means of which the first and second bearing element can be coupled to each other in such a way that bone plates lying between the first and second bearing element can be fixed, it is proposed that the second bearing element and the coupling element be so designed and adapted to each other that, by relative movement between the coupling element and the second bearing element transversely to a clamping direction, the bone plates are fixable between the first and the second bearing element.

Abstract: A device for postoperative fixation back into the cranium of a plug of bone removed therefrom during a surgical operation. The device comprises a pin (11) and two concavoconvex disks (21 & 22) of a physiologically compatible metal or metal compound. The pin has a flat head (111) at one end and one (21) of the disks comes to rest against the head. Each disk has row of teeth (213 & 223), extending along the edge of the concave side and a bore (211 & 221) through the center. The shaft (112) of the pin fits into the bores. The disks can be mounted on the shaft with the teeth on each one facing the teeth on the other. The second disk can be fastened to the shaft.

Abstract: In order to provide an implant for fixing adjacent bone plates, in particular cranial bone plates, which has an inner abutment element by means of which a separation gap between the bone plates can be overlapped at a bone plate inner side and has an outer abutment element for overlapping the separation gap at a bone plate outer side lying opposite the bone plate inner side and which is easy for a surgeon to use and by means of which the bone plates may be securely fixed, it is proposed that at least one tension band is guided displaceably through the outer abutment element, by means of which, when a tensile stress is exerted, the inner abutment element and the outer abutment element are mutually braceable, and that the at least one tension band is fixable on the outer abutment element.

Abstract: A device for rapid reattachment of a bone flap to a cranium after a surgical operation is provided. The device comprises a pin comprising an elongated shaft, an inner disk and an outer disk. At least the outer disk comprises a central bore. The pin and inner disk are adapted to be assembled together to form a pin and inner disk assembly such that the inner disk is located at one end of the pin. The outer disk is adapted to be mounted on the shaft of the pin with the shaft of the pin extending through the central bore of the outer disk.

Abstract: In order to improve the quality of the drilling process in a surgical drilling apparatus for perforating the cranium including a drill plate which can be placed upon the cranium and a drill which is guided in the drill plate, it is proposed that the drill be accommodated in a mounting which is rotatably mounted on the drill plate, said drill being displaceable along the rotational axis and being accommodated so as to be non-rotatable relative to said mounting, and in that the drill be displaceable towards the mounting against the effect of a spring.

Abstract: In order to configure, in such a way as to be capable of being employed in a simple and secure manner and produced cost-effectively, a surgical connecting element for fixing adjacently arranged bone plates, comprising a first bearing element, a second bearing element and a coupling element, by means of which the first and second bearing element can be coupled to each other in such a way that bone plates lying between the first and second bearing element can be fixed, it is proposed that the second bearing element and the coupling element be so designed and adapted to each other that, by relative movement between the coupling element and the second bearing element transversely to a clamping direction, the bone plates are fixable between the first and the second bearing element.

Abstract: A device for postoperative fixation back into the cranium of a plug of bone removed therefrom during a surgical operation. The device comprises a pin (11) and two concavoconvex disks (21 & 22) of a physiologically compatible metal or metal compound. The pin has a flat head (111) at one end and one (21) of the disks comes to rest against the head. Each disk has row of teeth (213 & 223,), extending along the edge of the concave side and a bore (211 & 221) through the center. The shaft (112) of the pin fits into the bores. The disks can be mounted on the shaft with the teeth on each one facing the teeth on the other. The second disk can be fastened to the shaft.

Abstract: A device for rapid reattachment of a bone flap to a cranium after a surgical operation is provided. The device comprises a pin comprising an elongated shaft, an inner disk and an outer disk. At least the outer disk comprises a central bore. The pin and inner disk are adapted to be assembled together to form a pin and inner disk assembly such that the inner disk is located at one end of the pin. The outer disk is adapted to be mounted on the shaft of the pin with the shaft of the pin extending through the central bore of the outer disk.

Abstract: In order to improve the quality of the drilling process in a surgical drilling apparatus for perforating the cranium including a drill plate which can be placed upon the cranium and a drill which is guided in the drill plate, it is proposed that the drill be accommodated in a mounting which is rotatably mounted on the drill plate, said drill being displaceable along the rotational axis and being accommodated so as to be non-rotatable relative to said mounting, and in that the drill be displaceable towards the mounting against the effect of a spring.

Abstract: A device for postoperative fixation back into the cranium of a plug of bone removed therefrom during a surgical operation. The device comprises a pin (11) and two concavoconvex disks (21 & 22) of a physiologically compatible metal or metal compound. The pin has a flat head (111) at one end and one (21) of the disks comes to rest against the head. Each disk has row of teeth (213 & 223,), extending along the edge of the concave side and a bore (211 & 221) through the center. The shaft (112) of the pin fits into the bores. The disks can be mounted on the shaft with the teeth on each one facing the teeth on the other. The second disk can be fastened to the shaft.

Abstract: A device for postoperative fixation back into the cranium of a plug of bone removed therefrom during a surgical operation. The device comprises a pin (11) and two concavoconvex disks (21 & 22) of a physiologically compatible metal or metal compound. The pin has a flat head (111) at one end and one (21) of the disks comes to rest against the head. Each disk has row of teeth (213 & 223), extending along the edge of the concave side and a bore (211 & 221) through the center. The shaft (112) of the pin fits into the bores. The disks can be mounted on the shaft with the teeth on each one facing the teeth on the other. The second disk can be fastened to the shaft.