Method of implanting a modular fracture fixation system

摘要

A fracture fixation plate system for use on a long bone having a metaphysis and a diaphysis, includes at least one end plate having a head portion for the metaphysis, and at least one diaphyseal plate having a first end and a second end with a plurality of screw holes therebetween. The end plate includes mating structure adapted to mate with and securely couple to at least one end of the at least one diaphyseal plate. The system preferably includes several end plates and diaphyseal plates to accommodate anatomy of various sizes. A method for coupling the plates to the bone is also provided.

主权项

1. A method of coupling a plurality of bone plates to a bone having a surface, comprising:
a) first coupling first and second plates together separately from the bone; b) attaching the coupled first and second plates to the surface of the bone with a first cortical screw, the first cortical screw having a head that seats on the first plate; and then c) further securing the coupled plates to the bone with a second cortical screw, the second cortical screw having a head that passes through the first plate and seats on the second plate above the surface of the bone.