Patent ID: 11925364
Assignee: PARAGON 28, INC.
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 17:
18. A method for using a fusion system, comprising:
preparing at least one joint;
inserting fixation wires across the at least one joint;
obtaining a plate;
placing the plate over a first bone and at least one second bone of the at least one joint;
coupling the plate to the first bone and the at least one second bone;
obtaining a first alignment guide;
coupling the first alignment guide to the plate;
inserting a first k-wire through the first alignment guide and across a first joint of the at least one joint;
obtaining a second alignment guide;
coupling the second alignment guide to the plate;
inserting a second k-wire through the second alignment guide and across a second joint of the at least one joint
removing the first alignment guide from the plate;
removing the second alignment guide from the plate;
inserting a first compression fastener across the first joint;
inserting a second compression fastener across the second joint;
removing the k-wire; and
closing an incision.