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Bone fixation screw system

  • US 5,810,821 A
  • Filed: 03/28/1997
  • Issued: 09/22/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A bone fixation screw system for a bone having first and second sections with an interface there between, the bone fixation screw system comprising comprising:

  • a side plate having a first part for placement adjacent the bone second section and a second part angled from the first part providing a barrel, the barrel being adapted for insertion into a transsectionally extending bore into the bone in at least the second section of the bone; and

    a lag screw for positional retention of the first section of the bone with respect to the second section of the bone, the lag screw having a first part of a resorbable material for threaded connection of the lag screw within the bore of the bone in at least the first section of the bone, the lag screw having a second part connected with the first part made from a stronger nonresorbable material.

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