A periprosthetic plate and method of use are disclosed that includes a proximal segment having a top portion and an end portion with at least two curved hooks that are capable of passing through a patient's abductor muscles and rest medially on a tip of a patient's greater trochanter (GT), wherein the proximal segment includes a plurality of recessed bone screw holes. A periprosthetic proximal femur plate is disclosed that includes a head portion having at least six first polyaxial screw holes and a shaft portion connected to the shaft portion having a plurality of rows of at least two second polyaxial screw holes located at an angle from the horizontal from about thirty degrees to about sixty degrees. A combination periprosthetic proximal femur plate and greater trochanter (GT) plate construct is disclosed that includes a greater trochanter (GT) plate located on top of the periprosthetic proximal femur plate.

A periprosthetic plate and method of use are disclosed that includes a proximal segment having a top portion and an end portion with at least two curved hooks that are capable of passing through a patient's abductor muscles and rest medially on a tip of a patient's greater trochanter (GT), wherein the proximal segment includes a plurality of recessed bone screw holes. A periprosthetic proximal femur plate is disclosed that includes a head portion having at least six first polyaxial screw holes and a shaft portion connected to the shaft portion having a plurality of rows of at least two second polyaxial screw holes located at an angle from the horizontal from about thirty degrees to about sixty degrees. A combination periprosthetic proximal femur plate and greater trochanter (GT) plate construct is disclosed that includes a greater trochanter (GT) plate located on top of the periprosthetic proximal femur plate.

The present invention relates to a method of preparing a bioactive composite, the method comprising the steps of a) adding in a solid state a biocompatible polymer and a bioactive glass to an extruder to form an extrudable material; b) applying energy to the extrudable material to at least the melting temperature of the biocompatible polymer to melt mix the biocompatible polymer and bioactive glass; and c) extruding a bioactive composite.

An anchorage in tissue is produced by holding a vibrating element and a counter element against each other such that their contact faces are in contact with each other, wherein at least one of the contact faces includes a thermoplastic material which is liquefiable by mechanical vibration. While holding and then moving the two elements against each other, the vibrating element is vibrated and due to the vibration the thermoplastic material is liquefied between the contact faces, and due to the relative movement is made to flow from between the contact faces and to penetrate tissue located adjacent to outer edges of the contact faces. For liquefaction of the thermoplastic material and for displacing it from between the contact faces, no force needs to act on the tissue surface which is to be penetrated by the liquefied material.

A bone fixation device for treatment of a bone fracture includes a fixation screw defining a transverse opening, a fixation arm configured for inserting the fixation screw through a bone fracture, a set screw, and an aiming arm configured for inserting the set screw into the transverse opening and engagement with the fixation screw. The set screw stabilizes the fixation screw.

There are disclosed embodiments of screws for use in orthopedic surgery, particularly in pediatric patients. In some embodiments, inner and outer implantable members are provided, with the outer implantable member threadable on the inner implantable member to provide compression on two or more bone parts. In some embodiments, screw members are provided with a threaded shaft, and the thread continues into the head of the screw member to enable the thread to remain in pediatric bone.

A femur plate is provided, the femur plate comprising a first end portion anatomically pre-formed to conform to a trochanter region of the femur and a second end portion anatomically pre-formed to conform to a condyle region of the femur, wherein the second end portion comprises at least one first opening configured to receive a bone fastener. The femur plate further comprises an elongate shaft extending from the first end portion to the second end portion, the elongate shaft comprising at least one second opening configured to receive a bone fastener. Furthermore, a periprosthetic implant system comprising the femur plate and a method of implanting the femur plate are provided.

The present disclosure describes a method and device for treatment of bone lesions. The device may include a combination of a drill device, a drill guide, a guide wire, and a syringe. The drill device includes a cannula through which a substance may be injected, an attachment head, and a drill bit. The attachment head may include a fitting for a powered or manual drill and a luer fitting for attaching a syringe or other device. The drill guide includes a cannula with an inner diameter sized to accommodate the cannula of the drill device. The method may include: placing a drill guide near a bone-lesion site, inserting a guide wire through the drill guide, inserting a drill device into the drill guide, removing the guide wire, drilling the bone, and injecting a cellular component and a retention medium into the bone near the lesion site.

An adjustable pediatric hip screw system designed for easy intra-operative length adjustment using a specialized inserter. The system ensures bone stimulation through the integration of a spring positioned between the end cap and the male component. Additionally, the screw's unique geometry effectively hinders cell migration through the physis. The female component is equipped with a dual flat-shaped shaft, which can be achieved either internally or externally through specific manufacturing processes. The male component is engineered to match the form of the female component, featuring a double flat to prevent rotation and a distal feature facilitating insertion into the femoral head.

A smart medical device includes a structure configured to be at least partially implanted in a body, and an electronics cartridge that is configured to be inserted into the structure after the structure is implanted in the body. The structure may be a cannulated screw for use in treating bone fractures. The medical device includes an impedance sensor for monitoring and reporting on the healing state of bone fractures. The sensor includes components of the electronics cartridge and electrodes that are either associated with the cannulated screw or with the insertable electronics cartridge.