摘要 |
<p>A volar fixation system (100) includes a T-shaped plate (102) intended to be positioned against the volar side of the radial bone, a plurality of bone screws (104) for securing the plate (102) along a non-fractured portion of the radial bone, and a plurality of bone pegs (108) which extend through the threaded peg holes (130, 132, 134 and 136) in the plate (102) and into bone fragments of a Colles' fracture. Various peg hole and peg arrangements are disclosed, including an embodiment in which the pegs (108) can be articulated through a range of angles within respective peg holes and fixed at a desired angle within the range.</p> |