Patent ID: 9113970
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic plate system for use in bone providing for selectable fixation and comprising: a plate having a through opening with a longitudinal axis and defining a plate internal wall with threads, a locking insert assembly comprising a deformable locking insert having an insert through opening defining an insert internal wall about an insert longitudinal axis that forms a torque driving recess and has a cross-section that includes flat surfaces extending in the direction of the insert longitudinal axis and the locking insert having external threads that are capable of mating with the threads of the through opening of the plate internal wall and wherein the locking insert further includes an annular flange about the plate through opening which forms a shoulder that is capable of seating against an external surface of the plate; and a locking screw or peg selected from the group consisting of a variable angle locking screw or peg or a fixed angle locking screw or peg, that has a portion capable of being inserted into the bone and having a head portion that includes external threads that are capable of mating with the threads of the same through opening of the plate when assembled in the plate.