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Anatomical distal radius fracture fixation plate and methods of using the same

  • US 20040193165A1
  • Filed: 10/21/2003
  • Published: 09/30/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of stabilizing a bone fracture, comprising:

  • a) reducing the fracture;

    b) providing a plate;

    c) placing the plate over the fracture;

    d) temporarily stabilizing the reduction by fixing the plate over the fracture with K-wires;

    e) more permanently fixing the plate over the fracture with a plurality of fasteners having threads along one or more portions thereof; and

    f) removing the K-wires.

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