A guide for placing a landmark(s) in a patient tissue comprises a central portion defining at least one guiding bore configured to receive and guide a tool for placing the at least one landmark in the patient tissue. Extended portions project away from the central portion, each of the extended portions having respective lower base surfaces contoured to mate with the patient tissue, at least the respective lower base surfaces being customized as a function of preoperative imaging of the patient tissue, whereby the guide is specific to the patient.

A bone distractor device and method of bone distraction in osteogenesis, the bone distractor having releasable bone plates, created using computer-aided design to conform to the surface of a bone, attached to a distraction mechanism, wherein the distractor device is affixed to the bone, the distraction mechanism is removed from the bone plates, the osteotomy is performed using a guide edge provided on at least one of the bone plates, and the distraction mechanism is re-attached to the bone plates such that distraction can be initiated.

An apparatus, system, and method is disclosed for correcting a condition present in a patient. The apparatus may include a body having a superior side, an inferior side, a medial side, a lateral side, a proximal side, and a distal side. In addition, the apparatus may include a resection feature between a proximal end and a distal end that guides resection of a metatarsal of a patient's foot. Moreover, the apparatus may include a bone attachment feature configured to couple the body to the metatarsal. Also, the apparatus may include a bone engagement surface configured to register to the metatarsal based on medical imaging taken of the patient's foot.

A method for configuring a surgical guide and an associated implant. The implant and surgical guide are for maxillofacial osteosynthesis. Three-dimensional models of the pre- and post-operative anatomy are used to define attachment points. These attachment points are used to determine a structure for the implant and surgical guide.

A method of producing a customized tibial resection guide locator comprising: mapping a contoured surface of the proximal tibia onto a digital model of a resection guide locator to create a digital model of a customized resection guide locator; and manufacturing the customized resection guide locator to include: a complementary surface of the proximal tibia, a wall having a shape that is complementary to an outer profile of a tibial resection guide such that a pocket is defined that is configured to receive the tibial resection guide therein.

A bone displacement system includes an anchoring portion, a tool engaging portion, a compression distraction mechanism, a lateral body and a distal body. The anchoring portion has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the anchoring portion to a proximal bone. The anchoring portion is connectable to a downwardly depending member for holding a tissue portion. The tool engaging portion is connected to the anchoring portion and is configured to connect a tool thereto. The compression-distraction mechanism is connected to the anchoring portion. The lateral body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism and engageable with a lateral bone. The distal body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism. The distal body has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the distal body to a distal bone. The compression-distraction mechanism is configured to move the anchoring portion relative to the distal body.

Surgical repair systems and techniques for plantar plate repairs. The surgical repair systems and methods reconstruct the plantar plate through a dorsal incision. The surgical repair system embodies a variety of instruments that provide visualization and access to the plantar plate using suture to complete the repair. The repair system may include some or all of the following instruments: a metatarsal head pusher employed in open surgical space, to move the “capital fragment” in a controlled manner; a suture retriever instrument and a suture retriever funnel (sleeve); a suture passer such as a Mini Scorpion DX and accompanying needle, or a variety of shaped Micro Suture Lassos; a measuring guide; and a small joint distractor.

The present application describes various embodiments of guides that include one or more removable struts. The guides may include at least two guide portions that are connected to one another via at least one strut. In embodiments, the at least one strut may be designed such that it could be disconnected from at least one of the guide portions. The removable feature of the strut allows a surgeon to perform an osteotomy procedure by using the cutting slots and other relevant markings defined on the secured portions of the guide.

A technique for correcting a bone deformity, such as a bunion, may be performed using an instrument. The technique may include preparing an end of a first metatarsal and preparing an end of a medial cuneiform opposing the end of the first metatarsal. The technique may also include moving the first metatarsal relative to the medial cuneiform. The technique can involve inserting the instrument between a first metatarsal and a second metatarsal.

Systems and methods for performing an osteotomy are presented. Examples include forming a fusion osteotomy at a metatarsocuneiform joint of the first ray of a human foot.