Nextremity Solutions, Inc.

Lower Extremity Innovations, LLC

Del Palma Orthopedics, LLC

Matt Andrew Heilala

Andrew K Palmer

Gabriel M Surma

Pamela C Guzman

Mary Pile

Avery B Munoz

Andrew Ariel Brief

Roman Adrian Sibel

Kevin Palmer

John S Steinberg

Glenn Weinraub

A fusion implant and fusion members for fusing target fusion bones of a lower extremity. The fusion implant including internally threaded apertures of a first thread lead, and fusion members including threading of the first thread lead and threading of a second thread lead that is less than the first thread lead. The fusion implant and a targeting instrument being configured to couple to one another in a predefined orientation. The predetermined orientation resulting in alignment of aspects of the fusion implant with aspects of the targeting instrument. The targeting instrument providing both distraction and compression to the joint between the target fusion bones. A guide instrument for preparing one of the target fusion bones for fusion thereof. A surgical method for applying compression to the joint between the target fusion bones to facilitate fusion thereof utilizing a fusion implant, fusion members, a targeting instrument and a guide instrument.

Lower extremity fusion devices and methods

An easy to use mechanical apparatus intended for aiming a surgical tool is provided. Embodiments of the apparatus offer movement in multiple planes while guaranteeing, given proper placement of the leading end of a locator tool at a target, that the leading end of a second tool be placed at precisely the same target. Methods of using the apparatus as well as kits including the apparatus are also provided.

Apparatus and method for aiming a surgical tool

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Matt Andrew Heilala