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ADJUSTABLE BONE PLATES

  • US 20170035477A1
  • Filed: 08/15/2016
  • Published: 02/09/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/22/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of clavicle fixation, the method comprising:

  • selecting a pre-assembled bone plate including a first plate member and a second plate member connected to one another at a joint having (a) an adjustable configuration in which an orientation of the first plate member and the second plate member relative to one another is adjustable about an axis, and (b) a fixed configuration in which the orientation is fixed, wherein the joint includes a fastener configured to be manipulated to change the joint from the adjustable configuration to the fixed configuration;

    placing the pre-assembled bone plate on a clavicle with the axis extending through the clavicle; and

    securing each plate member of the pre-assembled bone plate to the clavicle, such that the bone plate spans a discontinuity of the clavicle.

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