Apparatus for and method of contouring plates for bone fixation

Details Apparatus for and method of contouring plates for bone fixation Apparatus for and method of contouring plates for bone fixation

1993-12-03

1994-12-20

Green, Randall L.

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

128897, 623 11, 623 16, 623 66, 623901, 425 2, 264222, A61B 1900, A61F 202, A61F 228, A61F 254

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053738608

ABSTRACT:
A method of contouring bone plates or other bone fixation element is set forth comprising the steps of making a molded impression of the surface of the area to which the bone plate is to be fixed, appropriately positioning the bone plate to be contoured relative to the molded impression of the molding material to contour the bone plate to the molded impression when sufficient compressive force is applied to the bone plate, and applying sufficient compressive force to the bone plate to contour the bone plate to the shape of the molded impression, thereby contouring the bone plate to the surface of the fixation area. An apparatus for contouring bone plates with substantial accuracy is also set forth comprising a means for forming a molded impression of the surface of the area to which the bone plate is to be fixed, a compression member, and a means for applying sufficient compressive force to the compression member to contour the bone plate to the molded impression of the mold forming means.

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