Adjustable bone plate fixation system and metho
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1. A bone plate system comprising a frame having a track, said track comprising an insertion niche configured to receive onto said track at least one of a fastening plate and a tension member.
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An improved bone plate system which permits a user to customize the number and location of the fasteners so as to secure to a bone in a desired location. A bone plate system may comprise a frame, a track, an insertion niche, and one or more adjustable fastening plates and tension members.
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- 1. A bone plate system comprising a frame having a track, said track comprising an insertion niche configured to receive onto said track at least one of a fastening plate and a tension member.
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19. A method for applying a compressive load to a bone fragment, said method comprising:
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sliding a fastening plate and a tension member along said track to a desired location, wherein said fastening plate and said tension member were inserted onto a track; rotating said fastening plate about 90 degrees relative to said track to lock said fastening plate into a desired position; fastening said bone plate system to a desired portion using a fastener. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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