Abstract: A bone displacement system includes an anchoring portion, a tool engaging portion, a compression distraction mechanism, a lateral body and a distal body. The anchoring portion has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the anchoring portion to a proximal bone. The anchoring portion is connectable to a downwardly depending member for holding a tissue portion. The tool engaging portion is connected to the anchoring portion and is configured to connect a tool thereto. The compression-distraction mechanism is connected to the anchoring portion. The lateral body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism and engageable with a lateral bone. The distal body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism. The distal body has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the distal body to a distal bone. The compression-distraction mechanism is configured to move the anchoring portion relative to the distal body.

Abstract: A bone cut guide includes a first portion having a first cut slot and having an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the first portion to a first bone. A second portion has a second cut slot and a second aperture for receiving a second wire to connect the second portion to a second bone. The first portion and the second portion are movably connected to each other to allow the first bone and the second bone to move relative to each other.

Abstract: A torque limiting ratcheting handle for a medical instrument is provided that includes a ratchet shifter, a tool connector, a torque coupler, and a rear power housing. The handle provides clockwise and counterclockwise ratcheting and limits the amount of torque in one direction while allowing for maximal torque in the opposite direction. In one aspect, the ratcheting handle may include a drive shaft removeably connected to a power tool or, alternatively, to a handle grip for manual manipulation.

Abstract: A bone displacement system includes an anchoring portion, a tool engaging portion, a compression distraction mechanism, a lateral body and a distal body. The anchoring portion has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the anchoring portion to a proximal bone. The tool engaging portion is connected to the anchoring portion and is configured to connect a tool thereto. The compression-distraction mechanism is connected to the anchoring portion. The lateral body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism by a ratchet. The lateral body has a downwardly depending portion for contacting a lateral bone. The distal body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism. The distal body has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the distal body to a distal bone. The compression-distraction mechanism is configured to move the anchoring portion relative to the distal body.

Abstract: A system for fixating a bone includes a buckle having a plurality of lock bars and a hook. A cord may connect the hook with an opposite end of the buckle and around a bone. The buckle may include lock bars on the opposite end of the buckle to receive the cord and allow a frictional resistance to a loosening of the cord around the bone to facilitate a reduction of a fracture of the bone.

Abstract: A fracture fixation system includes a plate having a laterally extending bore passing therethrough and configured to receive a first wire when the plate is placed in contact with a bone. The plate has a recess for receiving and securing a first end of a first wire, and includes an entry hole and an exit hole to at opposite ends of a first bore to allow the first wire to pass through the plate. A screw is configured to capture said the wire in the first bore to maintain a desired tension on the first wire.

Abstract: A bone displacement system includes an anchoring portion, a tool engaging portion, a compression distraction mechanism, a lateral body and a distal body. The anchoring portion has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the anchoring portion to a proximal bone. The tool engaging portion is connected to the anchoring portion and is configured to connect a tool thereto. The compression-distraction mechanism is connected to the anchoring portion. The lateral body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism by a ratchet. The lateral body has a downwardly depending portion for contacting a lateral bone. The distal body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism. The distal body has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the distal body to a distal bone. The compression-distraction mechanism is configured to move the anchoring portion relative to the distal body.

Abstract: A bone displacement system includes a removable guide and frame. The removable guide includes a proximal anchoring portion and a distal anchoring portion. The proximal anchoring portion has a proximal anchoring aperture for receiving a first wire to connect the guide to a proximal bone. The distal anchoring portion has a distal anchoring aperture for receiving a second wire to connect the guide to a distal bone. The guide includes a slot configured to receive a tool. The frame includes a compression-distraction mechanism and a rotation mechanism. The compression-distraction mechanism is connected to the rotation mechanism and engageable with the proximal bone. The rotation mechanism includes a distal aperture for receiving the second wire to connect the rotation mechanism to the distal bone, and the compression-distraction mechanism is configured to move the rotation mechanism and the distal bone relative to the proximal bone. Further disclosed is a bone displacement method.

Abstract: A bone displacement system includes an anchoring portion, a tool engaging portion, a compression distraction mechanism, a lateral body and a distal body. The anchoring portion has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the anchoring portion to a proximal bone. The anchoring portion is connectable to a downwardly depending member for holding a tissue portion. The tool engaging portion is connected to the anchoring portion and is configured to connect a tool thereto. The compression-distraction mechanism is connected to the anchoring portion. The lateral body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism and engageable with a lateral bone. The distal body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism. The distal body has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the distal body to a distal bone. The compression-distraction mechanism is configured to move the anchoring portion relative to the distal body.

Abstract: An osteotomy implant device including a tapered wedge, a first cylindrical post spaced from a distal side of the tapered wedge, a second cylindrical post spaced from the proximal side of the tapered wedge, and a middle bridge spanning lengthwise from the first cylindrical post to said second cylindrical post.

Abstract: A bone displacement system includes a removable guide and frame. The removable guide includes a proximal anchoring portion and a distal anchoring portion. The proximal anchoring portion has a proximal anchoring aperture for receiving a first wire to connect the guide to a proximal bone. The distal anchoring portion has a distal anchoring aperture for receiving a second wire to connect the guide to a distal bone. The guide includes a slot configured to receive a tool. The frame includes a compression-distraction mechanism and a rotation mechanism. The compression-distraction mechanism is connected to the rotation mechanism and engageable with the proximal bone. The rotation mechanism includes a distal aperture for receiving the second wire to connect the rotation mechanism to the distal bone, and the compression-distraction mechanism is configured to move the rotation mechanism and the distal bone relative to the proximal bone. Further disclosed is a bone displacement method.

Abstract: A bone displacement system includes an anchoring portion, a tool engaging portion, a compression distraction mechanism, a lateral body and a distal body. The anchoring portion has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the anchoring portion to a proximal bone. The anchoring portion is connectable to a downwardly depending member for holding a tissue portion. The tool engaging portion is connected to the anchoring portion and is configured to connect a tool thereto. The compression-distraction mechanism is connected to the anchoring portion. The lateral body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism and engageable with a lateral bone. The distal body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism. The distal body has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the distal body to a distal bone. The compression-distraction mechanism is configured to move the anchoring portion relative to the distal body.

Abstract: A bone fixation assembly including a first member, a second member and a link member extending between the first member and the second member. The first and second members each including a slot formed in an axial surface of a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis. The link member including a first lateral side being slidably received in the slot of the first member and a second lateral side being slidably received in the slot of the second member.

Abstract: An implant having a joint facing surface and a bone facing surface forming a body member and a dorsal member therebetween. The implant further having a ring member extending out from the bone facing surface to a free end disposed for insertion into a bone recess. The body member and the dorsal member include a concave curvature on the bone facing surface and a convex curvature on the joint facing surface.

Abstract: A bone cut guide includes a stem having a stem longitudinal axis and an anchoring portion proximal to the stem and connected to the stem by a cut body. The anchoring portion includes an anchoring opening configured to receive a wire therethrough to connect the anchoring portion to a bone. The cut body includes a cut slot configured to receive a saw to cut the bone.

Abstract: A Cold Therapy Cooler Apparatus includes a port body with a flange and threads that is inserted into an orifice in the sidewall or lid of a cooler. An interior retaining ring with compatible threads cooperates with the flange to retain the port body within the orifice. A circulating pump is inside the cooler. An internal supply hose is connected to the pump, and to a supply pass-through that passes through the port body and is connected to an exterior supply hose. An internal return hose is connected to the pump, and to a return pass-through that passes through the port body and is connected to an exterior return hose. The exterior hoses are connected to an anatomical area cooling device. A power cord is connected to the pump and to a power cord connection by way of a power cord pass-through that passes through the port body.

Abstract: A bone cut guide includes a first portion having a first cut slot and having an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the first portion to a first bone. A second portion has a second cut slot and a second aperture for receiving a second wire to connect the second portion to a second bone. The first portion and the second portion are movably connected to each other to allow the first bone and the second bone to move relative to each other.

Abstract: A fracture fixation system includes a connector having a proximal connecting end for connecting to a first end of a cord configured to extend around a bone to provide fixation to a fracture of the bone. The connector includes a distal connecting end opposite the connector relative to the proximal end for attaching to a second end of the cord extending around the bone. The proximal connecting end includes a proximal lock member, a distal lock member and a medial lock member between the proximal lock member and the distal lock member. The proximal lock member is located at a bottom of the proximal connecting end and the medial lock member is located at a top of the proximal connecting end.