초록

A bone fixation set for the treatment of distal radial fractures is provided. The device includes a plate having countersunk bone screw holes and a blade constructed for placement in the capitate of the radius. A method for implanting the bone fixation set is also provided.

대표청구항 ▼

A bone fixation set for the treatment of distal radial fractures comprising: a fixation plate, said plate having a plurality of bone screw holes formed therethrough, said plate having a proximal end and a distal end, said plate having an upper surface and a lower surface, said lower surface of said

A bone fixation set for the treatment of distal radial fractures comprising: a fixation plate, said plate having a plurality of bone screw holes formed therethrough, said plate having a proximal end and a distal end, said plate having an upper surface and a lower surface, said lower surface of said plate constructed to substantially conform to the dorsal surface of the radius bone, said upper surface and said lower surface of said plate being depressed proximate said bone screw holes formed through said plate; and an attachable blade, said blade comprising a blade insertion portion and an attachment portion, said attachment portion of said blade being attachable to said distal end of said plate.