Abstract: A method of affixing bone segments using a bone staple having a plurality of legs with inwardly-directed and obliquely-inclined bevels, whereby implanting the bone staple into the bone segments imparts inwardly directed compression between the bone segments.

Abstract: A handle and a cutting guide each removably mount to a wedge so that they are reconfigurable between a first/positioning configuration and a second/cutting configuration. In the first configuration, the handle is mounted to the wedge to form a joint-repositioning orthopedic surgery tool for use in correcting orthopedic deformities. And in the second configuration, the cutting guide is mounted to the wedge to form a saw-guide orthopedic surgery tool for use in correcting orthopedic deformities. Methods of correcting orthopedic deformities include positioning the wedge of the joint-repositioning tool between two bones of a joint to reposition at least one of the bones, and using the cutting guide of the saw-guide tool to saw off at least one bone end portion, to form bone end edges that are substantially parallel so the bones are now substantially aligned.

Abstract: A bone fixation device or bone staple includes a crown portion, an engagement portion, and an outer rim generally defined between the crown portion and the engagement portion. The engagement portion includes a plurality of legs extending from the outer rim in a direction away from the crown portion. The plurality of legs are generally radially disposed and evenly spaced apart around the outer rim. The legs are beveled to provide a compressive effect to the bone when the staple is inserted into the bone.

Abstract: A bone fixation device or bone staple includes a crown portion, an engagement portion, and an outer rim generally defined between the crown portion and the engagement portion. The engagement portion includes a plurality of legs extending from the outer rim in a direction away from the crown portion. The plurality of legs are generally radially disposed and evenly spaced apart around the outer rim. The legs are beveled to provide a compressive effect to the bone when the staple is inserted into the bone.

Abstract: A bone fixation device or bone staple includes a crown portion, an engagement portion, and an outer rim generally defined between the crown portion and the engagement portion. The engagement portion includes a plurality of legs extending from the outer rim in a direction away from the crown portion. The plurality of legs are generally radially disposed and evenly spaced apart around the outer rim. The legs are beveled to provide a compressive effect to the bone when the staple is inserted into the bone.

Abstract: A bone fixation device or bone staple includes a crown portion, an engagement portion, and an outer rim generally defined between the crown portion and the engagement portion. The engagement portion includes a plurality of legs extending from the outer rim in a direction away from the crown portion. The plurality of legs are generally radially disposed and evenly spaced apart around the outer rim. The legs are beveled to provide a compressive effect to the bone when the staple is inserted into the bone.