Abstract: A method of forming a bone cutting block includes: forming a plurality of saw slot plates and two side plates, the plurality of saw slot plates each including a plurality of ends opposing one another, each of the plurality of ends including a locating feature, the side plates including a plurality of locating features; and supporting the plurality of saw slot plates using the side plates, each locating feature of the plurality of saw slot plates being connected with a respective one of the plurality of locating features of the side plates and the side plates thereby opposing one another, the plurality of saw slot plates defining at least one slot therebetween which is configured for receiving a bone saw blade therethrough to make a predefined cut in a bone.

Abstract: A method of forming a bone cutting block includes: forming a plurality of saw slot plates and two side plates, the plurality of saw slot plates each including a plurality of ends opposing one another, each of the plurality of ends including a locating feature, the side plates including a plurality of locating features; and supporting the plurality of saw slot plates using the side plates, each locating feature of the plurality of saw slot plates being connected with a respective one of the plurality of locating features of the side plates and the side plates thereby opposing one another, the plurality of saw slot plates defining at least one slot therebetween which is configured for receiving a bone saw blade therethrough to make a predefined cut in a bone.

Abstract: A bone cutting block includes: a plurality of saw slot plates each including a plurality of ends opposing one another, each of the plurality of ends including a locating feature, the plurality of saw slot plates defining at least one slot therebetween which is configured for receiving a bone saw blade therethrough to make a predefined cut in a bone; and two side plates opposing one another, including a plurality of locating features, and supporting the plurality of saw slot plates, each locating feature of the plurality of saw slot plates being connected with a respective one of the plurality of locating features of the side plates.

Abstract: A bone cutting block includes: a plurality of saw slot plates each including a plurality of ends opposing one another, each of the plurality of ends including a locating feature, the plurality of saw slot plates defining at least one slot therebetween which is configured for receiving a bone saw blade therethrough to make a predefined cut in a bone; and two side plates opposing one another, including a plurality of locating features, and supporting the plurality of saw slot plates, each locating feature of the plurality of saw slot plates being connected with a respective one of the plurality of locating features of the side plates.

Abstract: A trialing assembly for use during knee replacement procedures to determine size and position of a tibial plate implant as well as the size and thickness of the articular surface prior to implantation of the implant. The trialing assembly includes a broaching plate having a tibia engaging bottom surface adapted for placement atop a tibia and an opposite top surface, the bottom and top surfaces extending between an anterior edge and a posterior edge of the broaching plate. The broaching plate includes an anterior rail and a posterior rail protruding superiorly from the top surface and extending along the anterior and posterior edges, respectively. A trialing plate is configured to removably fit atop the broaching plate between the anterior and posterior rails. The trialing plate includes an engagement member extending from a superior surface of the trialing plate and adapted to engage with an articular surface provisional.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for attaching soft tissue and/or bone to orthopaedic implants. In one exemplary embodiment, the methods and apparatuses are used to attach soft tissue and/or bone to a proximal tibial implant. In another exemplary embodiment, the methods and apparatuses are used to attach soft tissue and/or bone to a proximal femoral implant.

Abstract: A provisional orthopedic prosthesis having a first provisional component and an optional second component. The provisional prosthesis may be a partial knee prosthesis and is used to assess the fit of a permanent prosthesis having first and second components. The first provisional component has a size which differs from the first permanent component and is mountable on a bone which has been only partially prepared to receive the first permanent component. Providing a provisional component which is mounted on a partially prepared bone, simplifies the preparation of the bone for a differently sized component if the provisional indicates that the preliminarily selected permanent component is incorrectly sized.

Abstract: A provisional orthopedic prosthesis having a first provisional component and an optional second component. The provisional prosthesis may be a partial knee prosthesis and is used to assess the fit of a permanent prosthesis having first and second components. The first provisional component has a size which differs from the first permanent component and is mountable on a bone which has been only partially prepared to receive the first permanent component. Providing a provisional component which is mounted on a partially prepared bone, simplifies the preparation of the bone for a differently sized component if the provisional indicates that the preliminarily selected permanent component is incorrectly sized.

Abstract: A provisional orthopedic prosthetic component and a removable guide element. The provisional component may be mounted to a bone prior to fully preparing the bone for receiving a corresponding permanent prosthetic component to preliminarily assess the fit of the permanent prosthetic component. The guide element is then attached to the provisional component. The guide element is engaged with a surgical tool to position the tool for preparing the bone for the permanent prosthetic component. In an alternative embodiment, the provisional component is an assembly of first and second provisional components. After mounting the provisional assembly on a partially prepared bone, the second provisional component is interchanged with a guide element which is mounted on the first provisional component. The guide element is used to position a surgical tool relative to the first provisional component. Both embodiments may be mounted on a distal femur and define a single-condylar shaped projection.