Bone fixation system and methods

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2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S278000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07914531

ABSTRACT:
An internal system and method for fixating an appendicular bone fracture in an individual. A plurality of fixating screws, each of which is adapted for placement in the bone at an anatomically favorable position, and at least one of which is adapted to provide interfragmentary reduction of the bone fracture are connectable to a rigid rod to provide bone fixation. A fracture positioning clamp for holding a reduced fracture in place until application of a fixation system.

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