Abstract: Various embodiments of a spinal shield having a shield body including a plurality of lateral extensions configured to be positioned over an exposed spinal canal for establishing a protective barrier around the contents of the exposed spinal canal are disclosed.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a dural elevating and cutting apparatus and methods of use are disclosed herein.

Abstract: An apparatus for extraction of osseous tissue is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fixed portion and a clamp oriented along a generally central area of the fixed portion. The apparatus includes a first bone cutting device and a second bone cutting device coupled to the fixed portion and oriented around the clamp. The first bone cutting device and the second bone cutting device are coupled to the fixed portion using respective joints that accommodate orientations of the first bone cutting device and the second bone cutting device relative to the fixed portion along different horizontal and vertical axes. The clamp is configured to engage a first bone portion during a surgical procedure. The first bone cutting device and the second bone cutting device are configured to remove a second bone portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for extraction of osseous tissue is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fixed portion and a clamp oriented along a generally central area of the fixed portion. The apparatus includes a first bone cutting device and a second bone cutting device coupled to the fixed portion and oriented around the clamp. The first bone cutting device and the second bone cutting device are coupled to the fixed portion using respective joints that accommodate orientations of the first bone cutting device and the second bone cutting device relative to the fixed portion along different horizontal and vertical axes. The clamp is configured to engage a first bone portion during a surgical procedure. The first bone cutting device and the second bone cutting device are configured to remove a second bone portion.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a coupler and an intradiscal implant for alignment and fusion of the sacroiliac joint are described herein.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an anchor and intradiscal implant for surgical realignment of a misaligned spine are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a catheter stabilizer that includes a retention body and an occluder for positioning within a burr hole or other channel in the body for occlusion and stabilization of a catheter during a surgical procedure are described herein.

Abstract: A spinal implant is disclosed for engagement to portions of a spinal segment after a laminectomy procedure. The spinal implant includes a first member and a second member in orthogonal relation relative to the first member such that the spinal implant generally defines a t-shape configuration. The spinal implant is formed using biocompatible materials to safely adapt to the surgical area. The spinal implant may include hooks or apertures for engaging with portions of bodily tissue. The spinal implant may be engaged to other spinal implants along the spine using one or more arms of an interconnecting arrangement.

Abstract: A medical device is disclosed including a needle guide. The needle guide includes abase, a guide member, and a handle arrangement. The base defines a base channel and the guide member includes a guide member channel in communication with one another and configured for receiving a flexible needle. The guide member includes a non-linear portion and is generally flexible to accommodate passage of a flexible needle through a corresponding portion of the guide member channel. The handle arrangement is configured to accommodate stabilization of the needle guide during deployment.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a pedicle screw assembly disclosed herein include a pedicle screw configured for engaging with bone tissue. The pedicle screw includes a body defining a plurality of channels through the body of the screw and in communication with a plurality of respective distal openings defined along the screw body. The pedicle screw assembly further includes an anchor defining a plurality of anchor members which are configured to be received at least partially through the plurality of channels and the plurality of respective distal openings to further engage the pedicle screw to the bone tissue.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a table-mounted retractor system for open-spine surgery. The table-mounted retractor system includes a frame, wherein the frame is situated lateral to the patient. The table-mounted retractor system further comprises a plurality of retractor hooks wherein each of the plurality of retractor hooks are in operative association with one of a plurality of tension lines, wherein each of the plurality of tension lines is engaged with the frame. Each one of the plurality of retractor hooks are operable to engage with the flesh of a patient as each of the tension lines pull the flesh back laterally towards the frame along each side of the patient.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a spinal shield having a shield body including a plurality of lateral extensions configured to be positioned over an exposed spinal canal for establishing a protective barrier around the contents of the exposed spinal canal are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a sacroiliac joint coupler having a base plate and an angled plate for respective engagement with the sacrum and ilium are described herein. The sacroiliac joint coupler includes a bolt having a threaded distal end extending from a top face of the base plate and a fastener that couples the distal end of the bolt to the angled plate. In addition, the fastener may include a hinge or a locking ball.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a coupler and an intradiscal implant for alignment and fusion of the sacroiliac joint are described herein.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a dural elevating and cutting apparatus and methods of use are disclosed herein.

Abstract: An apparatus for extraction of osseous tissue is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fixed portion and a clamp oriented along a generally central area of the fixed portion. The apparatus includes a first bone cutting device and a second bone cutting device coupled to the fixed portion and oriented around the clamp. The first bone cutting device and the second bone cutting device are coupled to the fixed portion using respective joints that accommodate orientations of the first bone cutting device and the second bone cutting device relative to the fixed portion along different horizontal and vertical axes. The clamp is configured to engage a first bone portion during a surgical procedure. The first bone cutting device and the second bone cutting device are configured to remove a second bone portion.

Abstract: Embodiments of a device for forming incisions and extracting osseous tissue are disclosed. The device includes a body defining a channel. A blade is oriented in linear sliding engagement within the channel of the body. The device includes a stopping mechanism for restricting movement of the blade relative to the body. The device is engageable to an apparatus. The apparatus includes a fixed portion that defines a first end and a second end. A clamp is oriented along the fixed portion of the apparatus adjacent the device. The clamp and the device are collectively configured to remove bone tissue from a patient.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a sacroiliac joint coupler having a base plate and an angled plate for respective engagement with the sacrum and ilium are described herein. The sacroiliac joint coupler includes a bolt having a threaded distal end extending from a top face of the base plate and a fastener that couples the distal end of the bolt to the angled plate. In addition, the fastener may include a hinge or a locking ball.

Abstract: Embodiments of a device for forming incisions and extracting osseous tissue are disclosed. The device includes a body defining a channel. A blade is oriented in linear sliding engagement within the channel of the body. The device includes a stopping mechanism for restricting movement of the blade relative to the body. The device is engageable to an apparatus. The apparatus includes a fixed portion that defines a first end and a second end. A clamp is oriented along the fixed portion of the apparatus adjacent the device. The clamp and the device are collectively configured to remove bone tissue from a patient.

Abstract: An apparatus for extraction of osseous tissue is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fixed portion and a clamp oriented along a generally central area of the fixed portion. The apparatus includes a first bone cutting device and a second bone cutting device coupled to the fixed portion and oriented around the clamp. The first bone cutting device and the second bone cutting device are coupled to the fixed portion using respective joints that accommodate orientations of the first bone cutting device and the second bone cutting device relative to the fixed portion along different horizontal and vertical axes. The clamp is configured to engage a first bone portion during a surgical procedure. The first bone cutting device and the second bone cutting device are configured to remove a second bone portion.