A sternum fixation device includes a plate having a first end and a second end, a right lateral edge and a left lateral edge, an inner side configured for placement against the sternum, and an outer side. A first lobe includes a band socket defined as a blind recess in the outer side of the plate. The band socket includes a right lateral stop and a left lateral stop opposite the right lateral stop. A right lateral channel is defined in the first lobe from the right lateral edge to the band socket, the right lateral channel defined above a right side floor in the socket. A left lateral channel opposite the right lateral channel is defined in the first lobe from the left lateral edge to the band socket, the left lateral channel defined above a left floor in the socket.

A cardioprotective patch with an integrated cutting guide includes a membrane having a top edge, a bottom edge distal from the top edge, a right side edge connecting the top edge and the bottom edge; and a left side edge, distal from the right side edge and connecting the top edge and the bottom edge. A fold extends parallel to the top edge about half way between the top edge and the bottom edge. The crease is slit from the right side edge, forming a right slit. An elongate frame is fixedly connected to the membrane. The frame includes a tubular member and a plurality of arms extending outwardly from the tubular member and connected to the membrane.

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.

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.

The present disclosure relates to an implantable split sternum prosthesis to facilitate closure of the chest cavity and relieve pain after sternotomy operations. The split sternum prosthesis which after a surgical procedure is placed along the inline incision made in the sternum bone will also facilitate access to the chest cavity for patients in need of repeated surgical operations inside the chest cavity. The split sternum prosthesis comprises two elongated bone attachment plates, a first bone attachment plate and a second bone attachment plate. The first and he second bone attachment plates each have a bone attachment surface and a coupling surface. The first and second bone attachment plates are adapted be coupled together in a very close fit along their coupling surfaces.

A method of bone fixation includes placing a bone plate adjacent to a lesser trochanter on a medial aspect of a femur such that at least a portion of the lesser trochanter is positioned between appendages of the bone plate, wrapping cables coupled to the bone plate about a first and second bone fragment of a proximal femur, and tightening the cables to secure the first and second bone fragments together.

The development of an internal bone lengthening stabilization system with extramedullary localization to generate a dynamic axial stabilization system by the incorporation of tension-locked Kirschner wires and tension-locked cerclage wires is described.

It features as a benefit the performance of bone lengthening, transports or reconstruction without any external fixation element, using the benefits of the pressure Kirschner wires in different planes without going through soft parts such as skin, cells, fascia, muscle, thereby reducing the risk of neurological and vascular injury to these elements.

The present development is based on my previous patent “Canulated locking and fixation assembly for trauma surgery”, which allows the attachment of Kirschner wires, cerclage wires, ender or TENS with tension to internal extramedullary fixation elements such as locked plates or bone fixation rings.

The present development has a central sliding zone of motorized lengthening, being able to use the different motorized systems currently developed for intramedullary nails.

We think its main application will be for femur and tibia, but it can involve any bone if its development is considered useful.

The development of an internal bone lengthening stabilization system with extramedullary localization to generate a dynamic axial stabilization system by the incorporation of tension-locked Kirschner wires and tension-locked cerclage wires is described.

It features as a benefit the performance of bone lengthening, transports or reconstruction without any external fixation element, using the benefits of the pressure Kirschner wires in different planes without going through soft parts such as skin, cells, fascia, muscle, thereby reducing the risk of neurological and vascular injury to these elements.

The present development is based on my previous patent “Canulated locking and fixation assembly for trauma surgery”, which allows the attachment of Kirschner wires, cerclage wires, ender or TENS with tension to internal extramedullary fixation elements such as locked plates or bone fixation rings.

The present development has a central sliding zone of motorized lengthening, being able to use the different motorized systems currently developed for intramedullary nails.

We think its main application will be for femur and tibia, but it can involve any bone if its development is considered useful.

A distal radius fixation plate for volar plating may comprise a distal radius fixation plate body configured to be placed adjacent a fractured volar distal radius and proximal to a watershed line of the volar distal radius and a distal radius fixation plate extension approximately 60 to 80% thinner on average than the distal radius fixation plate and projecting from the distal radius fixation plate body and configured to be placed so that it extends distal to the watershed line, the plate extension configured to curve around an ulnar/volar corner of the distal radius bone so as to engage the volar lip preferably without curving around other parts of the volar lip of the distal radius. The plate extension may have a hook at its upper end. The plate body may have an obliquely angled screw hole to buttress a radial styloid fragment.

A distal radius fixation plate for volar plating may comprise a distal radius fixation plate body configured to be placed adjacent a fractured volar distal radius and proximal to a watershed line of the volar distal radius and a distal radius fixation plate extension approximately 60 to 80% thinner on average than the distal radius fixation plate and projecting from the distal radius fixation plate body and configured to be placed so that it extends distal to the watershed line, the plate extension configured to curve around an ulnar/volar corner of the distal radius bone so as to engage the volar lip preferably without curving around other parts of the volar lip of the distal radius. The plate extension may have a hook at its upper end. The plate body may have an obliquely angled screw hole to buttress a radial styloid fragment.