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Method and apparatus for bone fracture fixation

  • US 7,052,499 B2
  • Filed: 02/22/2002
  • Issued: 05/30/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/18/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A sternal closure for coupling bone across a fracture or osteotomy, comprising:

  • a plate having a lower surface facing the bone, an upper surface opposite the lower surface, and a perimeter surface between the upper surface and the lower surface, the plate including at least two bone fixation regions and a bridge region disposed between the bone fixation regions, each bone fixation region having at least one aperture; and

    a fastening device adapted to be disposed through the apertures and engaging the plate to secure the plate to one or more portions of bone;

    wherein the apertures are internally threaded; and

    wherein the fastening device includes an externally threaded lower shaft portion for engaging the bone, an externally threaded upper shaft portion, and a head member that is internally threaded for engaging the upper shaft portion.

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