Apparatus for retaining bone portions in a desired spatial relat

Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation

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606 60, 606 72, 606 73, A61B 1770

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ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for retaining first and second bone portions in a desired spatial relationship comprises a first member positionable along the first and second bone portions. A second member connectable with the first bone portion has surface member defining an opening. A fastener is extendable through the opening in the second member to connect the second member to the first bone portion. The fastener has a first portion for engaging the first bone portion and a second portion for clamping the first member against the second member to fix the first and second members against relative movement. The first member is also connected to the second bone portion.

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