Abstract: A glenoid implant is disclosed having a bone fixation portion, a coupling portion, and an articulating portion. The bone fixation portion has a first socket. The articulating portion has a second socket on the rear side. The coupling portion is engaged with the second socket of the articulating portion and the coupling portion is engaged with the bone fixation portion in the first socket to form a connection between the bone fixation portion and the articulating portion.

Abstract: A humeral implant is disclosed. The implant has a bone fixation component and an articular surface component. The bone fixation component is configured for fixation to an articular portion of a proximal humerus and has a cannulation extending through the bone fixation component. The articular surface component is connectable to the bone fixation component and has an articular surface. A method of shoulder replacement is also disclosed.

Abstract: A humeral implant is disclosed. The implant has a humeral surface component and a stem. The humeral surface component has an articular surface and is configured for fixation to an articular portion of a proximal humerus. The stem is configured for post-surgery axial movement within the humerus. The stem is connected to the humeral surface component opposite of the articular surface. A method of implanting a humeral implant is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for repairing and reconstructing an injured intra-articular, extra-articular ligament or tendon to a bone. The system includes realigning the axis of a bone, and further includes fixing fragments of a bone together. Novel devices, instruments and methods are disclosed, including a cortical loop for engaging a bundle of soft-tissue and capturing the bundle against a bone surface, an anchor for stabilizing a fractured bone, a guide for directing an orthopaedic blade, and a hinged external jig arranged to position and guide the blade. Methods are disclosed for connecting soft-tissue to a bone and for bone alignment.

Abstract: The glenoid implant described here addresses wear of the implant's portion which articulates with a humeral head, and also addresses a frequent need to reverse the normal glenoid and humeral articulating surfaces. The new glenoid implant provides a coupling portion between the implant's bone fixation portion, which joins the implant to the glenoid bone, and the implant's articulating portion which articulates on an opposing humeral head. The coupling portion is joined to the bone fixation portion firmly but is disengageable without requiring the bone fixation portion's replacement so that the articulating portion can be removed from the implant and replaced without changing either the coupling portion or the bone fixation portion.

Abstract: The glenoid implant described here addresses wear of the implant's portion which articulates with a humeral head, and also addresses a frequent need to reverse the normal glenoid and humeral articulating surfaces. The new glenoid implant provides a coupling portion between the implant's bone fixation portion, which joins the implant to the glenoid bone, and the implant's articulating portion which articulates on an opposing humeral head. The coupling portion is joined to the bone fixation portion firmly but is disengageable without requiring the bone fixation portion's replacement so that the articulating portion can be removed from the implant and replaced without changing either the coupling portion or the bone fixation portion.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for repairing and reconstructing an injured intra-articular, extra-articular ligament or tendon to a bone. The system includes realigning the axis of a bone, and further includes fixing fragments of a bone together. Novel devices, instruments and methods are disclosed, including a cortical loop for engaging a bundle of soft-tissue and capturing the bundle against a bone surface, an anchor for stabilizing a fractured bone, a guide for directing an orthopaedic blade, and a hinged external jig arranged to position and guide the blade. Methods are disclosed for connecting soft-tissue to a bone and for bone alignment.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for repairing and reconstructing an injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This system may be used irrespective of the type of patient or the ACL graft selected. Means for performing single or multiple bundle reconstruction, primary ACL repair and physeal-sparing ACL reconstruction are disclosed. A guide for inside-out creation of a femoral tunnel independent of the tibial tunnel is also disclosed, as well as a series of implant options for tibial and femoral fixation of any bone-soft-tissue composite or soft-tissue-only graft.

Abstract: A glenoid implant is disclosed which has a protruding surface on a first side arranged to engage the surface of a cavity formed in a glenoid extending between peripheral glenoid surfaces and a flat surface adjacent the protruding surface of the implant arranged to engage the peripheral glenoid surfaces adjacent the cavity. The implant also has a wear-resistant surface on a second side opposite the flat surface and the protruding surface.

Abstract: A transhumeral drill guide and protective sleeve are disclosed which are utilized in a method for shoulder joint surface replacement surgery that spares the rotator cuff. The method utilizes two passages to gain access to the glenohumeral joint, neither of which requires transection of the rotator cuff.

Abstract: A method of shoulder replacement surgery is described in which an implant is placed on a surface of a glenohumeral joint while keeping the joint located. The method includes creating a first non-bony passage to the joint, inserting the implant through the passage into the joint, and replacing a surface of the joint with the implant without dislocation of the joint.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for repairing and reconstructing a joint which has been injured by trauma, and especially an acromioclavicular joint. Means are disclosed to strengthen the repair or reconstruction and to maintain alignment while the ligaments in the joint heal, thus allowing more aggressive rehabilitation. A new joint repair tool is disclosed which is inserted into two separated bones adjacent to their respective articular joint surfaces to connect the two bones and approximate the adjacent bearing articular joint surfaces while still allowing motion between the two bones. Instruments to perform the methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A novel anchor is disclosed in a system for fixing fragments of bone together. The anchor includes a first modular fracture plate and an intercalary member configured to engage a second fracture plate at variable distances from the first fracture plate.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for repairing and reconstructing an injured intra-articular, extra-articular ligament or tendon to a bone. The system includes realigning the axis of a bone, and further includes fixing fragments of a bone together. Novel devices, instruments and methods are disclosed, including a cortical loop for engaging a bundle of soft-tissue and capturing the bundle against a bone surface, an anchor for stabilizing a fractured bone, a guide for directing an orthopedic blade, and a hinged external jig arranged to position and guide the blade. Methods are disclosed for connecting soft-tissue to a bone and for bone alignment.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for arthroscopic or open rotator cuff repair by advancing a suture pin and a suture which the pin carries through a humerus, rotator cuff and adjacent soft tissue and skin using an insertional guide and thereafter tensioning and securing the suture.

Abstract: An implant for resurfacing the head of a humerus is disclosed which may be used in shoulder replacement surgery that spares the rotator cuff.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for repairing and reconstructing an injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL); This system may be used irrespective of the type of patient or the ACL graft selected. Means for performing single or multiple bundle reconstruction, primary ACL repair and physeal-sparing ACL reconstruction are disclosed. A guide for inside-out creation of a femoral tunnel independent of the tibial tunnel is also disclosed, as well as a series of implant options for tibial and femoral fixation of any bone-soft-tissue composite or soft-tissue-only graft.