Abstract: A method to remove a memory metal orthopedic staple from that is implanted in a bone repair site is disclosed. The orthopedic staple is in its relaxed state and the method includes (a) attaching an inserter tool/cartridge assembly to the orthopedic staple's bridge portion; (b) actuating the inserter tool to change the orthopedic staple from its relaxed state to its insertion state in which the two legs of the orthopedic staple are substantially parallel to each other; and (c) removing the orthopedic staple from the bone repair site.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a targeting guide is disclosed. The targeting guide includes a handle defining a targeting hole and a targeting tower configured to be coupled to the handle. The targeting tower defines at least a first guide hole and a second guide hole. Each of the first and second guide holes are sized and configured to receive a respective first guide pin and second guide pin therethrough. The first and second guide pins are configured to indicate alignment of a k-wire inserted through the targeting hole defined by the handle. Methods of using a targeting guide are also disclosed.

Abstract: Stabilization device embodiments for use in orthopedic procedures to couple to target areas of tissue. Stabilization devices described can be used to fuse, fix, provide a preselected spacing, and/or provide a preselected compression to target areas during use. Stabilization devices can be coupled to target areas using alignment elements such as pins, k-wires, and/or screws.

Abstract: Novel orthopedic staples and related instruments are disclosed. An instrument is an orthopedic drill guide assembly that includes a first arm and a second arm that are retractably connected to the distal end of the instrument's outer housing, where the proximal ends of the arms are retractably connected to the distal end of the outer housing and configured to move in a retractable motion that changes the spacing between the first drill guide sleeve and the second drill guide sleeve, where the proximal end of the outer housing is configured for controlling the retractable motion of the first and second arms.

Abstract: A system includes a first tool. The first tool includes a first component, a second component, and at least one fastener for coupling the first component to the second component. The first component is coupled to the second component such that a distance between the first component and the second component in a first direction is adjustable. The first tool is configured to provide a controlled adjustment of a first bone relative to a second bone in a second direction that is different from the first direction.

Abstract: A system includes a first tool having a first portion and a second portion supported by the first portion. The first portion extends from a first end to a second end, which includes a sleeve defining a first hole defining a first axis. The second portion defines a second hole having a second axis that is disposed at an angle relative to the first axis. The first and second holes are sized and configured to receive fixation elements for coupling the first tool to at least one bone. The first portion is configured to rotate about the first hole when a first fixation element is received within the first hole, and the sleeve defines a third hole that intersects a bottom surface of the sleeve. The third hole defines a third axis that is disposed at an angle relative to the first axis and the second axis.

Abstract: Disclosed are bone screw drill targeting guides and methods for using such targeting guides that are useful in surgical procedures for correcting hallux valgus deformity.

Abstract: A device includes a first arm and a second arm. The first arm includes a first arm body that extends from a first end to a second end and a guide. The guide is rotatably coupled to the second end of the first arm body and is configured to be coupled to a first bone. The second arm includes a second arm body extending from a first end to a second end and is coupled to the first arm body such that it is rotatable with respect to the first arm body. The second arm is configured to engage a second bone. In use, rotation of the second arm body with respect to the first arm body changes the distance between the first bone and the second bone and rotation of the guide with respect to the first arm body rotates the first bone.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a targeting guide is disclosed. The targeting guide includes a handle defining a targeting hole and a targeting tower configured to be coupled to the handle. The targeting tower defines at least a first guide hole and a second guide hole. Each of the first and second guide holes are sized and configured to receive a respective first guide pin and second guide pin therethrough. The first and second guide pins are configured to indicate alignment of a k-wire inserted through the targeting hole defined by the handle. Methods of using a targeting guide are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cut guide includes a first face and an opposed second face. The cut guide further includes a first aperture and a second aperture extending through the cut guide from the first face to the second face. The first and second apertures are configured to guide a surgical tool in cutting a bone. The cut guide further includes a first hole extending through the cut guide from the first face to the second face. The cut guide further includes a second hole extending through the cut guide. A central axis of the second hole is oriented at an acute angle to the second face. The first and second holes are configured to receive a wire to position the guide against the bone.

Abstract: An apparatus for correcting bunion deformity includes an elongated member, a first arm member extending from a first end to a second end, a second arm member, and a rotation guide. The first arm member has an arm axis and is coupled to the first end of the elongated member so that the arm axis extends in an orthogonal direction from the elongated member. The second arm member includes an attachment portion configured to translatably engage the elongated member and an extension extending in the same orthogonal direction as the first arm member. The rotation guide is coupled to the first arm member such that the rotation guide is configured to rotate with respect to the first arm member about a rotation axis, the rotation guide defining a bore having a longitudinal axis.