Modular fracture fixation plate system

Abstract

A fracture fixation plate system for use on a long bone having a metaphysis and a diaphysis comprising at least one end plate having a head for the metaphysis and at least one end plate having a first end and a second end A bone plate with a plurality of screw holes between the first end and the second end of the bone plate. The end plate includes mating structure adapted to mate and securely couple with at least one end of the at least one bone plate. The system preferably includes several endplates and bone plates to accommodate anatomical structures of various sizes.

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technical field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to surgical implantation. More specifically, the present invention relates to fracture fixation systems. Background technique

[0002] Fractures of the metaphyseal portion of long bones can be difficult to treat. Inappropriate treatment may result in deformity and long-term discomfort.

[0003] For example, a Coleusian fracture is a fracture caused by compressive forces exerted on the distal radius and which results in posterior or dorsal displacement of the distal bone fragment and radial deviation of the hand at the wrist. Typically, a Coleusian fracture will result in multiple bone fragments that can move and are out of line relative to each other. If not managed properly, this fracture can lead to permanent wrist deformity and limited articulation of the wrist. Therefore, it is important to align fractures and fix these bones relative to each other so that proper healing can occur.

[0004] Alignment and...

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