Cranial clamp and method for fixating a bone plate

摘要

A clamp assembly according to the invention can be fixed through an opening between adjacent members, each member having a near face and a far face. The clamp assembly includes a base, a cap opposing the base, and a post connecting the cap and the base in a fastening position on the adjacent members. The clamp assembly may further include an applier interacting with the post to position the cap and base in the fastening position. A method according to the invention includes placing the base and cap on opposing internal and external surfaces of the adjacent members, with a portion of each of the base and cap overlapping a border of junction between the members. The post is rotated to bring the base and cap to the fastening position. The method may further include removing a distal portion of the post projecting from the cap and leaving a proximal portion of the post projecting from the cap and which can be deformed to secure the base and cap in the fastening position.