Abstract: A two-piece hammertoe compression device is disclosed for the correction of a hammer toe deformity. The two-piece hammertoe compression device provides polyaxial motion between the device components allowing angulation of the joint for fusion. Further, the two-piece hammertoe compression device includes a distal component and a proximal component secured together. The distal component has an externally-threaded anchor with an embedded socket component. The proximal component includes an internally and externally-threaded anchor. Additionally, the embedded socket component has a ball insert component to allow for polyaxial movement and variable angle fixation at the joint.

Abstract: A soft tissue rebalancing method to rebalance a phalanx may include the steps of: forming a mesh body portion having a ligament mesh portion and a braided mesh portion; positioning the mesh body portion on a phalanx; connecting the ligament mesh portion to a driver tool; tensioning the ligament mesh portion to increase the tension of the mesh body portion on the phalanx; performing transverse plane correction on the phalanx.

Abstract: A bunion correcting medical device is disclosed that does not require the removal of bone to perform the correction. The device provides the surgeon with the ability to correct an undesirable Inter Metatarsal (IM) angle, and to tailor the correction to the specific needs of a particular patient. Further, the bunion correcting medical device comprises a plate that is distal to the tibialis anterior tendon which provides for a more stable fixation and prevents narrowing of the bone, thereby providing a stronger repair. Thus, the bunion correcting medical device provides for more accurate and precise corrections, and the patient is able to bear weight on the affected bone structure.