A laser device having a proximal end and a distal end spaced from the proximal end, the distal end configured to receive a fixation member to be affixed to a target surgical site. The laser device includes a laser source supported by the laser device body and capable of emitting a laser beam to the distal end, wherein the laser source is responsive to at least one input so as to selectively switch between an inactive configuration whereby the laser source does not emit the laser beam, and an active configuration whereby the laser source emits the laser beam.

A surgical screw configured to expand and prevent or minimize bone growth inside of the surgical screw is provided. Accordingly, the surgical screw is configured to increase the purchase of the surgical screw with respect to the bone, but also to be withdrawn from the bone without damaging the bone as a result of bone ingrowth. The surgical screw includes a center post with an inner bore and an outer sleeve concentric to the center post. An outer surface of the outer sleeve includes a thread to engage bone. The outer sleeve includes a cut pattern defining an expandable region configurable between a first state with a first radius measured from a longitudinal axis of the surgical screw to the outer surface and a second state having a second radius measured from the longitudinal axis to the outer surface.

A plate assembly for engaging at least two vertebral bodies of a human spine along the anterior aspect of the spine has a plate and at least two cam locks. The plate has a lower surface for contacting the vertebral bodies and an upper surface opposite to said lower surface. The plate assembly has a plurality of bone fastener receiving holes extending through said plate assembly from said upper surface to said lower surface. The plate has at least a first pair and second pair of said bone fastener receiving holes. The first pair is associated with a first of the vertebral bodies. The second pair is associated with a second of the vertebral bodies. A recess is associated with each of said at least first pair and second pair of said bone fastener receiving holes.

A manufacturing method for a bone implant is provided. The manufacturing method includes the following steps. Firstly, an implant body is provided, wherein the implant body is made of metal comprising titanium or an alloy comprising titanium. Then, a processing apparatus is provided, wherein the processing apparatus comprises an ultrafast laser source, a first wave plate and a second wave plate. Then, ultrafast laser light is emitted by the ultrafast laser source to the implant body through the first wave plate and the second wave plate to form a plurality of microstructures and a titanium dioxide film, wherein each microstructure has a height and a weight, the weight is less than 2 micrometers, and the height is less than 1 micrometer.

An implant for the stabilization and/or fusion of the sacroiliac joint has an elongated, spiraled exterior shape. The implant has a conically tapered inner core with a passage opening which extends in the axial direction along a central longitudinal axis over the entire axial length of the implant and ribs which run outward in a radial manner at least sectionally and which are arranged on the inner core and extend helically in the axial direction around at least one section of the inner core.

The present disclosure provides an apparatus comprising a wire having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A first portion of the wire including the first end comprises a malleable region that is configured to remain deformed after bending, and a second portion of the wire including the second end comprises a superelastic region that is configured to return to a straight configuration after bending.

A surgical screw configured to expand and prevent or minimize bone growth inside of the surgical screw is provided. Accordingly, the surgical screw is configured to increase the purchase of the surgical screw with respect to the bone, but also to be withdrawn from the bone without damaging the bone as a result of bone ingrowth. The surgical screw includes a center post with an inner bore and an outer sleeve concentric to the center post. An outer surface of the outer sleeve includes a thread to engage bone. The outer sleeve includes a cut pattern defining an expandable region configurable between a first state with a first radius measured from a longitudinal axis of the surgical screw to the outer surface and a second state having a second radius measured from the longitudinal axis to the outer surface.

Multi-filament microcables are used in place of the traditional monofilament wires as the constituent elements of a woven or braided band. This enhances the function and manufacturability of such bands for various applications, such as orthopaedic applications including sternotomy closures.

A fracture fixation system includes a connector having a proximal connecting end for connecting to a first end of a cord configured to extend around a bone to provide fixation to a fracture of the bone. The connector includes a distal connecting end opposite the connector relative to the proximal end for attaching to a second end of the cord extending around the bone. The proximal connecting end includes a proximal lock member, a distal lock member and a medial lock member between the proximal lock member and the distal lock member. The proximal lock member is located at a bottom of the proximal connecting end and the medial lock member is located at a top of the proximal connecting end.

Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a variety of plates, including a tine plate. The tine plate may include an elongate body and first and second ears extending from the elongate body, each of the first and second ears defining a screw hole therethrough, and a first tine extending from the first ear and a second tine extending from the second ear, the first and second tines each terminating at a sharp point.