Abstract: A system, includes a first screw mechanism including: a first block; a first screw threaded through the first block and including a first skin-interfacing portion; and an intramedullary (IM) member extending from and attached to the first block and including an end portion configured to be inserted into an intramedullary canal of a first bone fragment, wherein a first lateral force is generated between the first skin-interfacing portion against a second bone fragment, adjacent to the first bone fragment, and a holding force provided by the end portion when the first screw is rotated and the end portion is located in the intramedullary canal.

Abstract: Disclosed are bone screw drill targeting guides and methods for using such targeting guides that are useful in surgical procedures for correcting hallux valgus deformity.

Abstract: An assembly includes a first portion including an anchor pivotally attached to a first end of the first portion, the anchor to be inserted into an intramedullary canal of a first bone fragment; a second portion pivotally attached to a second end of the first portion and including a first skin-interfacing portion; a second skin-interfacing portion to interface with and secure the assembly to skin adjacent to the first bone fragment; and an actuation mechanism attached between the first portion and the second portion that actuates pivoting of the second portion to the first portion; wherein a lateral force is generated between the first skin-interfacing portion against a second bone fragment, adjacent to the first bone fragment, and a holding force is provided by the anchor when the actuation mechanism is actuated, so the first portion pivots with respect to second portion, while the anchor is in the intramedullary canal.

Abstract: A system to provide weight bearing simulation includes a plate; a strap to hold the plate to a foot; and a device configured to mount to the plate and adjust a position of the foot to the plate.

Abstract: A system for metatarsal phalangeal joint fusion includes a hinged guide; a trajectory guide attachable to the hinged guide; and an anchoring wire to attach the hinged guide to a bone.

Abstract: Provided is a nested screw assembly and a related method for fusing a joint between two bones using the nested screw assembly, where the nested screw assembly includes a cannulated outer screw and an inner screw.

Abstract: Provided is a guide assembly for guiding a bone cutting tool through a small incision in the skin near the bone that allows movement of the cutting tool in the bone in a wide angle while the cutting tool is rotated about a pivot point that is located at the small incision. The guide assembly includes a 2-piece construction that includes a guide component that holds the cutting tool and a track component having a semicircular arc shape on which the guide component is slidably engaged whereby sliding the guide component along the track component guides the movement of the cutting tool to rotate about a pivot point that is the center of curvature of the semicircular arc shape of the track component.

Abstract: Disclosed are bone screw drill targeting guides and methods for using such targeting guides that are useful in surgical procedures for correcting hallux valgus deformity.

Abstract: An assembly includes a first portion including an anchor pivotally attached to a first end of the first portion, the anchor to be inserted into an intramedullary canal of a first bone fragment; a second portion pivotally attached to a second end of the first portion and including a first skin-interfacing portion; a second skin-interfacing portion to interface with and secure the assembly to skin adjacent to the first bone fragment; and an actuation mechanism attached between the first portion and the second portion that actuates pivoting of the second portion to the first portion; wherein a lateral force is generated between the first skin-interfacing portion against a second bone fragment, adjacent to the first bone fragment, and a holding force is provided by the anchor when the actuation mechanism is actuated, so the first portion pivots with respect to second portion, while the anchor is in the intramedullary canal.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a surgical guide may include a body having a first portion with a first ridge and a second ridge, and a second portion with a first ridge and a second ridge. The surgical guide may also include an insert disposed between the first ridge and the second ridge of the first portion and the first ridge and second ridge of the second portion. The insert may be configured to rotate relative to the body. The surgical guide may also include a guide aperture disposed within the insert that is sized to receive a surgical instrument. Other surgical guides and methods of using surgical guides are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cut guide includes a first face and an opposed second face. The cut guide further includes a first aperture and a second aperture extending through the cut guide from the first face to the second face. The first and second apertures are configured to guide a surgical tool in cutting a bone. The cut guide further includes a first hole extending through the cut guide from the first face to the second face. The cut guide further includes a second hole extending through the cut guide. A central axis of the second hole is oriented at an acute angle to the second face. The first and second holes are configured to receive a wire to position the guide against the bone.

Abstract: A cut guide includes a first face and an opposed second face. The cut guide further includes a first aperture and a second aperture extending through the cut guide from the first face to the second face. The first and second apertures are configured to guide a surgical tool in cutting a bone. The cut guide further includes a first hole extending through the cut guide from the first face to the second face. The cut guide further includes a second hole extending through the cut guide. A central axis of the second hole is oriented at an acute angle to the second face. The first and second holes are configured to receive a wire to position the guide against the bone.

Abstract: Provided is a guide assembly for guiding a bone cutting tool through a small incision in the skin near the bone that allows movement of the cutting tool in the bone in a wide angle while the cutting tool is rotated about a pivot point that is located at the small incision. The guide assembly includes a 2-piece construction that includes a guide component that holds the cutting tool and a track component having a semicircular arc shape on which the guide component is slidably engaged whereby sliding the guide component along the track component guides the movement of the cutting tool to rotate about a pivot point that is the center of curvature of the semicircular arc shape of the track component.

Abstract: Provided is a guide assembly for guiding a bone cutting tool through a small incision in the skin near the bone that allows movement of the cutting tool in the bone in a wide angle while the cutting tool is rotated about a pivot point that is located at the small incision. The guide assembly includes a 2-piece construction that includes a guide component that holds the cutting tool and a track component having a semicircular arc shape on which the guide component is slidably engaged whereby sliding the guide component along the track component guides the movement of the cutting tool to rotate about a pivot point that is the center of curvature of the semicircular arc shape of the track component.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preferentially removing cartilage from a bone in a joint that is effective at removing the cartilage while minimizing any removal of the cortical bone.

Abstract: An implant having a unitary body includes an intramedullary portion and an extramedullary portion. The intramedullary portion is sized and structured to be received within an intramedullary canal of a first bone and defines a longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion includes a surface defining an axis that is disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. An aperture defined along the extramedullary portion is sized and configured to receive a fastener therein for coupling the extramedullary portion of the implant to a second bone.

Abstract: An implant having a unitary body includes an intramedullary portion and an extramedullary portion. The intramedullary portion is sized and structured to be received within an intramedullary canal of a first bone and defines a longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion includes a surface defining an axis that is disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. An aperture defined along the extramedullary portion is sized and configured to receive a fastener therein for coupling the extramedullary portion of the implant to a second bone.

Abstract: Novel orthopedic staples and related instruments are disclosed. An instrument is an orthopedic drill guide assembly that includes a first arm and a second arm that are retractably connected to the distal end of the instrument's outer housing, where the proximal ends of the arms are retractably connected to the distal end of the outer housing and configured to move in a retractable motion that changes the spacing between the first drill guide sleeve and the second drill guide sleeve, where the proximal end of the outer housing is configured for controlling the retractable motion of the first and second arms.

Abstract: Cutting elements may include points, tips, cutting portions and/or shafts of various geometries depending on requirements of the intended use. Tip geometries described may be used for cutting burrs, k-wires and/or drill bits in many types of applications. In particular, the tip geometries described may be used in medical applications. For example, tip geometries as described herein may be used for drilling bones, cartilage, and similar structures during surgery. Tip geometry may influence cutting ability. Use of the tip geometries described may allow the cutting element to be positioned at varying angles relative to the surface to be cut. In some instances, a tip geometry for a cutting element may be selected such that it reduces and/or inhibits movement of the cutting element during use and/or allows for a predetermined angle of entry into a surface to be cut.

Abstract: A system includes a first tool. The first tool includes a first component, a second component, and at least one fastener for coupling the first component to the second component. The first component is coupled to the second component such that a distance between the first component and the second component in a first direction is adjustable. The first tool is configured to provide a controlled adjustment of a first bone relative to a second bone in a second direction that is different from the first direction.