Abstract: An orthopedic fixation system includes an implant transitionable between a natural shape and an insertion shape and an implant retainer. The implant includes a transition section deformable to move the implant between the natural shape and the insertion shape. The implant includes a first post and a second post protruding therefrom across the transition section. The first post and second post each include an opening therethrough, whereby, when the implant resides in the insertion shape, the opening of the first post and the opening of the second post align. The implant retainer being configured to insert in the openings of the first and second posts when the implant resides in the insertion shape such that the implant retainer interconnects the first post and second post while spanning the transition section, thereby constraining the implant in the insertion shape.

Abstract: A surgical system includes an instrument, tool, position markers, image sensor, and control unit. The instrument is configured to engage anatomical tissue along a trajectory that intersects an anatomical target location. The instrument's distal end engages the tissue. The tool manipulates instrument movements along the trajectory. The markers are disposed on a base surface on the tool. The image sensor is tool-mounted; defines a view field encompassing the base surface, markers, and target location; and transmits a live image stream. The control unit receives the live stream and has a processor that executes machine-readable instructions to identify visual spacing and orientation parameters of the markers in the live stream. The processor also calculates and registers in memory a reference location at the instrument's distal end in a 3D coordinate system and calculates distance offsets between the target and reference locations in the coordinate system and communicates the offsets to a user.

Abstract: An orthopedic fixation system includes an implant transitionable between a natural shape and an insertion shape and an implant retainer. The implant includes a plate segment, a blade segment extending from the plate segment, a transition section within the blade segment, and a retainer receiver traversing the transition section. The transition section deforms to move the implant between the natural shape and the insertion shape. The implant retainer, upon transition of the implant from the natural shape to the insertion shape, engages the implant at the retainer receiver. The implant retainer upon engagement with the implant spans the transition section such that the implant retainer constrains the implant and holds the implant in the insertion shape thereby preventing a transition of the implant from the insertion shape to the natural shape.

Abstract: An orthopedic fixation system includes an implant transitionable between a natural shape and an insertion shape and an implant retainer. The implant includes a plate segment, a blade segment extending from the plate segment, a transition section within the blade segment, and a retainer receiver traversing the transition section. The transition section deforms to move the implant between the natural shape and the insertion shape. The implant retainer, upon transition of the implant from the natural shape to the insertion shape, engages the implant at the retainer receiver. The implant retainer upon engagement with the implant spans the transition section such that the implant retainer constrains the implant and holds the implant in the insertion shape thereby preventing a transition of the implant from the insertion shape to the natural shape.

Abstract: An orthopedic fixation system includes an implant transitionable between a natural shape and an insertion shape and an implant retainer. The implant includes a transition section deformable to move the implant between the natural shape and the insertion shape. The implant includes a first post and a second post protruding therefrom across the transition section. The first post and second post each include an opening therethrough, whereby, when the implant resides in the insertion shape, the opening of the first post and the opening of the second post align. The implant retainer being configured to insert in the openings of the first and second posts when the implant resides in the insertion shape such that the implant retainer interconnects the first post and second post while spanning the transition section, thereby constraining the implant in the insertion shape.

Abstract: A bone plate for treating periprosthetic fractures includes a head portion sized and shaped so that, in an operative position, a proximal end thereof aligns with a vastus ridge of a greater trochanter of a femur. The plate also includes a shaft portion extending distally from the head portion. The shaft portion includes offset holes to receive bone fixation elements therethrough. Each of the offset holes includes a first hole positioned on a first side of a longitudinal axis of the plate and a second hole positioned on a second side of the longitudinal axis opposite the first side so that bone fixation elements inserted therethrough extend anterior and posterior of a prosthetic received within the femur. The first and second holes are staggered relative to one another along a length of the shaft portion and extending beyond longitudinal edges of the shaft portion.

Abstract: A bone plate for treating periprosthetic fractures includes a head portion to be positioned along a greater trochanter of a bone. The head portion includes pairs of bone fixation element receiving openings extending therethrough from a first surface of the plate which, when the plate is in an operative position, faces away from the bone, and a second surface which, when the plate is in the operative position, faces toward the bone. A pair of cable holes extend through the head portion from a first longitudinal side connecting the first and second surfaces to a second longitudinal side connecting the first and second surfaces. The head portion includes a pair of hooks for engaging a superior ridge of the greater trochanter. The plate also includes a shaft portion extending distally from the head portion to extend along a portion of the bone distal of the greater trochanter.

Abstract: A bone plate for treating periprosthetic fractures includes a head portion to be positioned along a greater trochanter of a bone. The head portion includes pairs of bone fixation element receiving openings extending therethrough from a first surface of the plate which, when the plate is in an operative position, faces away from the bone, and a second surface which, when the plate is in the operative position, faces toward the bone. A pair of cable holes extend through the head portion from a first longitudinal side connecting the first and second surfaces to a second longitudinal side connecting the first and second surfaces. The head portion includes a pair of hooks for engaging a superior ridge of the greater trochanter. The plate also includes a shaft portion extending distally from the head portion to extend along a portion of the bone distal of the greater trochanter.

Abstract: Retension compression devices are disclosed that are formed of an elastic material that is compressed prior to use. The retension compression devices are designed for utilization with orthopedic cable to maintain tension in the orthopedic cable upon placement periprosthetically. Assemblies, systems, and kits containing same, as well as methods of production and use thereof, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Retension compression devices are disclosed that are formed of an elastic material that is compressed prior to use. The retension compression devices are designed for utilization with orthopedic cable to maintain tension in the orthopedic cable upon placement periprosthetically. Assemblies, systems, and kits containing same, as well as methods of production and use thereof, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A modular crimpable bone plate system, including: a first rod and a second rod; and a plurality of rod connectors, wherein the rod connectors further include: a first tube and a second tube configured to slide over the first and second rods; a first leg and a second leg each connected between the first and second tubes; and an opening between the first and second legs and between the first and second tubes, where in the opening is configured to accept a screw head of a screw; wherein the first and second tubes are configured to be crimped onto the first and second rods, and wherein the first leg and second leg are configured to be crimped onto the screw.

Abstract: A modular crimpable bone plate system, including: a first rod and a second rod; and a plurality of rod connectors, wherein the rod connectors further include: a first tube and a second tube configured to slide over the first and second rods; a first leg and a second leg each connected between the first and second tubes; and an opening between the first and second legs and between the first and second tubes, where in the opening is configured to accept a screw head of a screw; wherein the first and second tubes are configured to be crimped onto the first and second rods, and wherein the first leg and second leg are configured to be crimped onto the screw.

Abstract: A bone plate for treating periprosthetic fractures includes a head portion sized and shaped so that, in an operative position, a proximal end thereof aligns with a vastus ridge of a greater trochanter of a femur. The plate also includes a shaft portion extending distally from the head portion. The shaft portion includes offset holes to receive bone fixation elements therethrough. Each of the offset holes includes a first hole positioned on a first side of a longitudinal axis of the plate and a second hole positioned on a second side of the longitudinal axis opposite the first side so that bone fixation elements inserted therethrough extend anterior and posterior of a prosthetic received within the femur. The first and second holes are staggered relative to one another along a length of the shaft portion and extending beyond longitudinal edges of the shaft portion.

Abstract: A bone plate for treating periprosthetic fractures includes a head portion to be positioned along a greater trochanter of a bone. The head portion includes pairs of bone fixation element receiving openings extending therethrough from a first surface of the plate which, when the plate is in an operative position, faces away from the bone, and a second surface which, when the plate is in the operative position, faces toward the bone. A pair of cable holes extend through the head portion from a first longitudinal side connecting the first and second surfaces to a second longitudinal side connecting the first and second surfaces. The head portion includes a pair of hooks for engaging a superior ridge of the greater trochanter. The plate also includes a shaft portion extending distally from the head portion to extend along a portion of the bone distal of the greater trochanter.