Abstract: A system for implanting an anchor into bone, the system comprising a curved cannulated guide for percutaneous insertion, having a proximal end and a distal end; a flexible drill insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end, the flexible drill having a shaft having a flexible portion; and a flexible inserter for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill, the flexible inserter having a shaft having a flexible portion, wherein the flexible portions of both the flexible drill and flexible inserter include a series of discrete, interlocking segments.

Abstract: Implants, instruments, and methods are presented for fixing adjacent bone portions to promote fusion of the bone portion.

Abstract: Examples of devices and methods for stabilizing a fracture in a bone include a body having an elongate distal portion having an outer surface defining a screw thread and an elongate proximal portion having a non-threaded outer surface.

Abstract: A drill bit for forming a round hole in a workpiece, includes a cylindrical shank having a longitudinally extending fluted portion with opposed first and second ends, and defining a longitudinal axis about which the shank is rotatable. The fluted portion includes opposed helical flutes formed in the cylindrical surface of the fluted portion of the shank and extending longitudinally along and between the first and second ends of the fluted portion. The helical flutes each define a concave surface intersecting with the cylindrical surface of the shank to form opposed flute edges. The first end of the fluted portion includes a cutting tip intersecting the helical flutes, wherein at least one of the flute edges has a concave cross-section extending from the second end toward the first end of the fluted portion.

Abstract: A system for implanting an anchor into bone, the system comprising a curved cannulated guide for percutaneous insertion, having a proximal end and a distal end; a flexible drill insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end, the flexible drill having a shaft having a flexible portion; and a flexible inserter for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill, the flexible inserter having a shaft having a flexible portion, wherein the flexible portions of both the flexible drill and flexible inserter include a series of discrete, interlocking segments.

Abstract: A system for implanting an anchor into bone, the system comprising a curved cannulated guide for percutaneous insertion, having a proximal end and a distal end; a flexible drill insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end, the flexible drill having a shaft having a flexible portion; and a flexible inserter for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill, the flexible inserter having a shaft having a flexible portion, wherein the flexible portions of both the flexible drill and flexible inserter include a series of discrete, interlocking segments.

Abstract: Instruments and techniques to pass a suture are presented. The instruments and techniques are particularly useful where access to confined spaces and the ability to pass a suture through difficult to penetrate materials are needed. The instruments and techniques are particularly useful in surgery of the hands and feet.

Abstract: Implants, instruments, and methods are presented for fixing adjacent bone portions to promote fusion of the bone portion.

Abstract: A guide and method useful in cutting and rejoining bones is presented. The guide is particularly useful in performing an osteotomy of a long bone adjacent a joint such as a hand or foot.

Abstract: Implants, instruments, and methods are presented for fixing adjacent bone portions to promote fusion of the bone portions.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for stabilizing first and second bone portions relative to one another. In one example, implants, instruments and methods are provided that can be used with minimal exposure of the fractured bone and along curved path.

Abstract: Examples of devices and methods for stabilizing a fracture in a bone include a body having an elongate distal portion having an outer surface defining a screw thread and an elongate proximal portion having a non-threaded outer surface.

Abstract: A drill bit for forming a round hole in a workpiece, includes a cylindrical shank having a longitudinally extending fluted portion with opposed first and second ends, and defining a longitudinal axis about which the shank is rotatable. The fluted portion includes opposed helical flutes formed in the cylindrical surface of the fluted portion of the shank and extending longitudinally along and between the first and second ends of the fluted portion. The helical flutes each define a concave surface intersecting with the cylindrical surface of the shank to form opposed flute edges. The first end of the fluted portion includes a cutting tip intersecting the helical flutes, wherein at least one of the flute edges has a concave cross-section extending from the second end toward the first end of the fluted portion.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for stabilizing first and second bone portions relative to one another. In one example, implants, instruments and methods are provided that can be used with minimal exposure of the fractured bone and along curved path.

Abstract: Examples of devices and methods for stabilizing a fracture in a bone include a body having an elongate distal portion having an outer surface defining a screw thread and an elongate proximal portion having a non-threaded outer surface.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device and method for stabilizing a bone. The device includes a flexible threaded portion operable to thread along a curved path in a bone.

Abstract: Methods and instruments for repairing soft tissues of a skeletal joint such as for example of the foot or hand are presented.

Abstract: Improved surgical instruments are provided including improved suture passers, improved drill guides for forming holes in bones adjacent a joint at locations referenced to the joint anatomy, and improved osteotomy guides.

Abstract: Certain embodiments relate to method of passing a suture through a material using a suture passer. In certain embodiments, the suture passer includes a housing defining a linear motion axis, a needle mounted for translation along the motion axis, and a foot mounted to the housing. The foot has a distal portion with a proximal facing surface extending along a distal portion axis crossing the motion axis and a distal facing surface, the distal portion including an opening in the proximal facing surface aligned with the motion axis and able to receive the needle in the second position. In certain embodiments, a method includes positioning a distal portion of the foot of the suture passer behind the material, extending the needle through the material and into the opening in the distal portion, and retracting the needle to retrieve a bight of suture from the distal portion proximally through the material.

Abstract: A system for implanting an anchor into bone, the system comprising a curved cannulated guide for percutaneous insertion, having a proximal end and a distal end; a flexible drill insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end, the flexible drill having a shaft having a flexible portion; and a flexible inserter for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill, the flexible inserter having a shaft having a flexible portion, wherein the flexible portions of both the flexible drill and flexible inserter include a series of discrete, interlocking segments.