Method for treating long bone fractures

Details Method for treating long bone fractures Method for treating long bone fractures

2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S071000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07938849

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for treating a fractured long bone. The method includes fastening a first bone plate to cortical bone of the fractured long bone and fastening a second bone plate to cortical bone of the fractured long bone. The first bone plate is circumferentially spaced from the second bone plate. The method also includes fastening a first end of a transverse member to the first bone plate and fastening a second end of the transverse member to the second bone plate.

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