摘要 |
A fracture fixation system (10) for a fracture of a head portion of a long bone has subchondral bone defining a convex articular surface, and particularly the proximal humerus. The system includes both smooth pegs (20) and pegs (22) having a threaded shaft. The shaft (46) of the threaded shaft pegs (22) has both smooth (52) and threaded portions (54). Threaded shaft pegs (22) of different lengths all have the same length threaded portion (54), but different length smooth portions (52). The threaded shaft pegs (22) have a head (44) with an external thread (48). The system further comprises a bone plate (14) which comprises a plurality of threaded holes (40a-f). A drill bit (60) and depth gauge (80) for use with the system are also provided. |