Dynamic Bone Plate with Elastomeric Suspension

The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the plate stiffness adjustable rather than fixed. The plate transitions from a rigid locking plate to a dynamic construct where the degree of stiffness can be modified through design parameters such as hole configuration, material selection, and geometric features that allow controlled flexibility. This enables the plate to provide stable fixation when needed while allowing controlled motion to promote healing when appropriate.

The patent employs parameter changes by modifying physical properties of the plate such as material composition, thickness, hole size, and geometric configuration to control the degree of stiffness. By changing these parameters, the plate can be optimized for different clinical scenarios - providing high stability for certain fracture types while allowing controlled flexibility for others that benefit from interfragmentary motion.

The patent resolves this contradiction by introducing dynamic characteristics to the plate design. Instead of fixed angle-stable locking, the plate allows controlled dynamic motion that can adapt to the healing process. The reliability is maintained through appropriate design features while the duration of action is optimized by allowing motion that stimulates callus formation and accelerates healing.

The patent applies periodic action by enabling controlled cyclic motion at the fracture site. This periodic interfragmentary motion stimulates biological responses that promote healing, including callus formation and remodeling, while the plate maintains sufficient stability to prevent excessive displacement. The motion can be influenced by loading patterns and plate design features.