BONE FIXATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

A bone fixation system is provided which includes an elongated plate body having a central longitudinal axis, opposed upper and lower surfaces and an outer periphery defined in part by opposed first and second lateral edges, the elongated plate body including at least one through-bore formed between the opposed upper and lower surfaces for receiving at least one respective bone fastener to secure the elongated plate body to a bone repair site; and, a lockable cover engageable with the upper surface of the elongated plate body to cover at least a portion of the at least one through-bore formed therein. The elongated plate body and the cover include corresponding dovetail structures for the engagement with each other.