Devices and methods for securing a bone plate to a bony segment

Details Devices and methods for securing a bone plate to a bony segment Devices and methods for securing a bone plate to a bony segment

2002-09-30

2009-12-01

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S08600R

Reexamination Certificate

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07625378

ABSTRACT:
A guide assembly for positioning one or more bone engaging fasteners in a bony segment includes at least one guide tube and an extension extending distally from a distal end of the at least one guide tube. The extension is contactable with at least one of the plate and the bony segment with a passage of the guide tube aligned with a bone fastener hole through the plate and the distal end of the guide tube spaced from the plate.

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