Abstract: A system includes a first fixation component, a second fixation component, and a first fastener. The first fixation component includes a first pivot structure including a first engagement surface and a first engagement feature, and can support one or more first clamping devices that secure bone pins inserted within a first bone. The second fixation component includes a second pivot structure including a second engagement surface configured to engage the first engagement surface, and is configured to support one or more second clamping devices that secure bone pins inserted within a second bone. The first fastener is configured to couple the first pivot structure to the second pivot structure and includes a first fastening element including a second engagement feature configured to engage the first engagement feature to maintain a first angle between a first axis of the first fixation element and a second axis of the second fixation element.

Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.

Abstract: The present invention includes a bone fixation plate assembly comprising a bone plate and a plate compression device for internal fixation of bone and tissue. The bone plate includes a top surface and a bottom bone-facing surface, one or more fastener holes extending between the top surface and the bottom bone-facing surface for fasteners, and one or more suture cleats extending from at least a portion of a boundary of the bone plate and configured to have one or more sutures passed therethrough. In one embodiment, the bone plate has a suture cleat configured to be elevated above the bottom bone-facing surface of the bone plate by a distance of between about 1-5 mm for providing suturing clearance for a suturing instrument, for example.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved bone plate for use in repairing bone fractures, the bone plate having a first upper surface and a first opposed bone-facing surface, the first bone-facing surface shaped to generally conform to a plate-facing surface of the bone, a bone plate thickness, at least one fastener hole extending between the first upper surface and the first bone-facing surface, and a suture hole structure extending from at least a portion of a boundary or boundary edge of the bone plate and having a second upper surface and a second opposed bone-facing surface, a suture hole structure thickness, at least one suture hole extending between the second upper surface and the second bone-facing surface, wherein the suture hole structure thickness is less than the bone plate thickness, and the second bone-facing surface of the suture hole structure is elevated above the first bone-facing surface of the bone plate by a distance greater than 0 mm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved intramedullary fracture fixation device, the device including a first fastener comprising a head and an at least partially threaded shaft extending from the head, a tiltable load spreading element adapted to couple to the first fastener and having a bone-contacting surface defining bone engagement features and a head-contacting surface, and a second fastener having external threads and a central bore for receiving the threaded shaft of the first fastener. The central bore defines an inner wall surface which is at least partially threaded, the inner wall surface being configured for mating engagement on the outer surface of the shaft of the first fastener such that rotation of the first fastener relative to the second fastener causes the translation of the first fastener relative to the second fastener along the shaft.

Abstract: A strap tie assembly includes a first strap tie and a second strap tie. The first strap tie includes a first base, a first body including a first opening and a first engagement member disposed within the first opening, and a first strap extending from the first body. The first strap includes a plurality of movement restriction members disposed along a surface of the first strap. The second strap tie includes a second base, a second body including a second opening and a second engagement member disposed within the second opening, and a second strap extending from the second body. The first strap tie is configured to receive the second strap and prevent translation of the second strap away from the first body. The second strap tie is configured to receive the first strap and prevent translation of the first strap away from the second body.

Abstract: An external fixator system includes a proximal frame configured to restrict motion in a lower extremity of a subject, and a frame connector assembly. The proximal frame includes a first, second, and third component. The first component can support a first clamp to secure a first pin inserted within a bone extending between a foot and a knee of the lower extremity. The third component extends from a second end of the second component. The first, second and third components have longitudinal axes that are substantially coplanar. The third component includes an extension to extend over a dorsal portion of the foot of the subject and to support a second clamp to secure a second pin inserted within a bone of the foot. The frame connector assembly extends from the second component to support a third clamp to secure a third pin inserted within a third bone of the foot.

Abstract: A system includes a first fixation component, a second fixation component, and a first fastener. The first fixation component includes a first pivot structure including a first engagement surface and a first engagement feature, and can support one or more first clamping devices that secure bone pins inserted within a first bone. The second fixation component includes a second pivot structure including a second engagement surface configured to engage the first engagement surface, and is configured to support one or more second clamping devices that secure bone pins inserted within a second bone. The first fastener is configured to couple the first pivot structure to the second pivot structure and includes a first fastening element including a second engagement feature configured to engage the first engagement feature to maintain a first angle between a first axis of the first fixation element and a second axis of the second fixation element.

Abstract: A clamping device for an external fixation system includes a clamp body and a locking assembly. The clamp body includes a first and second jaw that define a slot in communication with a first channel. The first channel can accommodate a first fixation element along a longitudinal axis of the first channel. The first jaw defines a first opening and the second jaw defines a second opening that are sized to receive a portion of the locking assembly. The locking assembly includes a first fastening element to pass through the first and second openings, and define a second channel to accommodate a bone pin. The locking assembly includes a second fastening element configured to engage with the first fastening element. The locking assembly is configured to restrict movement of the first fixation element and the bone pin relative to the clamp body in response to tightening of the locking assembly.

Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.

Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.

Abstract: Surgical implant systems, methods, and components are described herein. More particularly, the disclosure relates to joint arthroplasty systems, methods, and components. Particular embodiments described herein can be used to modify the subtalar joint (e.g., posterior facet of the subtalar joint), calcaneocuboid, talonavicular, and any other suitable joint. An exemplary implant system comprises a first implant component, a second implant component, and an insert.

Abstract: Surgical implant systems, methods, and components are described herein. More particularly, the disclosure relates to joint arthroplasty systems, methods, and components. Particular embodiments described herein can be used to modify the subtalar joint (e.g., posterior facet of the subtalar joint), calcaneocuboid, talonavicular, and any other suitable joint. An exemplary implant system comprises a first implant component, a second implant component, and an insert.

Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.

Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.

Abstract: The system and method for intramedullary plate fixation of the preferred embodiments include a first intramedullary plate of a first geometry with a plurality of bores, a second intramedullary plate of a second geometry with a plurality of bores, a plurality of fasteners that fasten the first and second intramedullary plates to bone, and an alignment fixture held outside of the body that indicate the location of the bores of the first and second intramedullary plates and through which the fasteners are aligned with the bores of the first and second intramedullary plates, allowing the surgeon to make incisions in the patients body in known locations of the bores, and thus allowing for a minimally invasive intramedullary plate installation and fixation procedure.

Abstract: The system and method for intramedullary plate fixation of the preferred embodiments include a first intramedullary plate of a first geometry with a plurality of bores, a second intramedullary plate of a second geometry with a plurality of bores, a plurality of fasteners that fasten the first and second intramedullary plates to bone, and an alignment fixture held outside of the body that indicate the location of the bores of the first and second intramedullary plates and through which the fasteners are aligned with the bores of the first and second intramedullary plates, allowing the surgeon to make incisions in the patients body in known locations of the bores, and thus allowing for a minimally invasive intramedullary plate installation and fixation procedure.

Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.

Abstract: The system and method for intramedullary plate fixation of the preferred embodiments include a first intramedullary plate of a first geometry with a plurality of bores, a second intramedullary plate of a second geometry with a plurality of bores, a plurality of fasteners that fasten the first and second intramedullary plates to bone, and an alignment fixture held outside of the body that indicate the location of the bores of the first and second intramedullary plates and through which the fasteners are aligned with the bores of the first and second intramedullary plates, allowing the surgeon to make incisions in the patients body in known locations of the bores, and thus allowing for a minimally invasive intramedullary plate installation and fixation procedure.

Abstract: In the preferred embodiment, the invention is a device for foot actuated fluid flow control through a surgical site in arthroscopic surgery. The device preferably includes: a foot pedal and a fluid regulator. Compression of the foot pedal actuates the fluid regulator, which switches the fluid regulator to the OPEN state, preferably in a variable fashion. The device also includes tubing that allows the device to be connected and used with a variety of existing systems for arthroscopic surgery.