Abstract: Orthopedic surgical implants include an implant plate. The implant plate may include a proximal plate segment having a generally concave proximal bone engaging portion. A middle plate segment may extend from the proximal plate segment. The middle plate segment may have a generally convex middle bone engaging portion. A distal plate segment may extend from the middle plate segment. The distal plate segment may have a distal bone engaging portion. At least one proximal fastener opening may be provided in the proximal plate segment of the implant plate. At least one distal fastener opening may be provided in the distal plate segment of the implant plate. At least one proximal compression fastener may extend through the at least one proximal fastener opening. At least one distal tension fastener may extend through the at least one distal fastener opening. The orthopedic surgical implants may be suitable for repair of a fractured femoral neck and pertrochanteric fractures.

Abstract: Implants for prevention of cold welding, corrosion and tissue overgrowth on surfaces between medical implant components include a first medical implant component having a first implant contact surface, a second medical implant component having a second implant contact surface positionally interfacing with the first implant contact surface of the first medical implant and a separation coating material on at least one of the first implant contact surface and the second implant contact surface. Methods for prevention of cold welding and/or corrosion between and/or tissue/bone overgrowth on implant components and methods of scaling an interface between a first implant component and a second implant component in a prosthesis system are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for prevention of cold welding and/or corrosion between and/or tissue/bone overgrowth on implant components may include obtaining a first medical implant component having a first implant contact surface; obtaining a second medical implant component having a second implant contact surface, the second implant contact surface adapted for placement into contact with the first implant contact surface, the first implant contact surface and the second implant contact surface encompassing all points of contact between the first medical implant component and the second medical implant component; and applying a nonmetallic biocompatible separation coating material having a wax formulation on at least one of the first implant contact surface and the second implant contact surface, the nonmetallic biocompatible separation coating material separates the first implant contact surface from the second implant contact surface at all of the points of contact between the first medical implant component and the second me

Abstract: Orthopedic surgical implant methods include placing an implant plate against a lateral greater trochanteric surface of a femur; installing at least one proximal compression fastener through the implant plate and through a greater trochanter and one of a fractured bone, a pretrochanteric neck fracture and a femoral neck fracture and into a femoral head of the femur, respectively; and installing at least one distal tension fastener through the implant plate and through a portion of a diaphysis of the femur and through the fractured femoral neck and into the femoral head of the femur, respectively, the at least one distal tension fastener intersecting the at least one proximal compression fastener in the femoral head. Orthopedic surgical implants are also disclosed.

Abstract: Knee arthroplasty preparation devices include a tibial cutting block adapted for attachment to a tibia, a femoral cutting block adapted for attachment to a femur and a block positioning guide engaging the tibial cutting block and the femoral cutting block. Knee arthroplasty preparation methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Implants for prevention of cold welding, corrosion and tissue overgrowth on surfaces between medical implant components include a first medical implant component having a first implant contact surface, a second medical implant component having a second implant contact surface positionally interfacing with the first implant contact surface of the first medical implant and a separation coating material on at least one of the first implant contact surface and the second implant contact surface. Methods for prevention of cold welding and/or corrosion between and/or tissue/bone overgrowth on implant components and methods of sealing an interface between a first implant component and a second implant component in a prosthesis system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and system for utilizing a plurality of linear laser beams to project guidelines onto a skeletal joint for resection of the joint during surgical joint replacement. The method comprises projecting a plurality of parallel and intersecting linear laser beams along the long axis of a limb and the skeletal joint to form guidelines for the surgical resection procedure. The system comprises a plurality of devices to generate linear laser beams, integrated leveling and positioning devices, and cutting blocks and handles that are integrated with separate leveling devices. The linear laser beams establish appropriate guidelines for the joint resection.

Abstract: A method and system for utilizing a plurality of linear laser beams to project guidelines onto a skeletal joint for resection of the joint during surgical joint replacement procedures. The method comprises projecting a linear laser beam along the long axis of a limb at one end of the joint, utilizing the first beam as a benchmark for a second linear laser beam that is projected in an angular orientation to the first beam, and projecting a third beam in a parallel orientation to the second beam, which third beam provides the guideline for the resection procedure. The system comprises linear laser beam generating means with integrated leveling devices to allow for neutral positioning of the system prior to use. The system further includes a separate cutting block with a removable handle, wherein the handle includes its own integrated leveling devices. The cutting block is attached to the joint that is being resected in an orientation that is established by the linear laser beam guidelines.