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Adjustable bone plates

  • US 20040102778A1
  • Filed: 11/19/2003
  • Published: 05/27/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/19/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A bone plate for bone fixation, comprising:

  • first and second plate members each defining one or more openings configured to receive fasteners that secure the first and second plate members to portions of at least one bone; and

    a joint connecting the first and second plate members and defining an angular disposition between the first and second plate members, the joint having (1) a pivotable configuration in which the angular disposition is adjustable by pivotal movement of the first plate member about two or more nonparallel axes, and (2) a fixed configuration in which the angular disposition is fixed.

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