Patent ID: 9358052
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: A61B

Claim Text:
1. A method for fixation of inner and outer bone fragments at bone fractures against rotational forces, comprising: engaging an outer surface of the outer bone fragment with a securing plate; inserting at least two fixation means through the securing plate, through the outer bone fragment, across the fracture, and into the inner bone fragment, each fixation means including a first fixing portion, a second fixing portion, and a middle portion situated between the first and second fixing portions and extending through the outer bone fragment; fixing the first fixing portions of the at least two fixation means to the inner bone fragment; fixing the second fixing portions of the at least two fixation means to the securing plate to prevent relative movement in proximal and distal directions between the second fixing portions and the securing plate; and permitting sliding movement of the outer bone fragment along the middle portions relative to the securing plate towards the inner bone fragment and away from the securing plate during compression of the outer bone fragment and the inner bone fragment when the second fixing portions are fixed to the securing plate.