BONE PLATE HYBRID DEVICE

摘要

A method for joining of biological elements is disclosed. A plate is placed over a first segment and a second segment. The plate is attached to the first segment and the second segment. A dowel channel is drilled thru a dowel hole of the plate. A dowel is inserted into the dowel channel, wherein the dowel crosses a joining plane of the first segment and the second segment. A locking screw is placed on a top side of the dowel to lock the dowel in place.

主权项

1. A system for joining biological elements, comprising:
a plate defining a first longitudinal side and comprising:
a first portion including a first staple holding element; anda second portion including a second staple holding element and at least one dowel hole and defining a second lateral width measured from the first longitudinal side that is wider than a first lateral width of the first portion; and at least one dowel extending from the at least one dowel hole configured for insertion into a corresponding dowel channel to contact both a first biological element and a second biological element.