Abstract: A bone plate is provided for the distal humerus, the plate having a main shank portion with one or more screw holes. The main shank portion bends to form an off-axis shank portion that is free of screw holes. The off-axis portion twists 90 degrees to form a distal shank portion. A barrel formed on the distal shank portion allows for the insertion of a bone screw. The bone plate is thus affixed in two perpendicular planes by screwing the lower shaft portion to the humeral shaft and passing the bone screw through the distal humerus into the bevelled barrel.

Abstract: Provided is a bone plate for the olecranon of the proximal ulna using a combination of screws and K wires. The plate is curved to fit the shape of the olecranon and is screwed in place. The plate has a locking section located in the curved section. A fastener is pushed over the ends of the K wires and locks in to the locking section of the plate. The fastener has a tapered wedge that secures the K wires allowing fixation to the plate and resists their withdrawal. A femoral stem cap is used during hip replacement surgery and protects the Morse taper of the femoral stem once the ball of the hip joint is removed. The femoral stem cap has an air vent to allow air to pass when being applied and removed.