Patent ID: 8348980
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for joining together a first, a second and a third bone part of a surgical patient, wherein the first, second and third bone parts are approximately aligned linearly and the second bone part is positioned between and adjacent to the first and third bone parts, the method comprising: a) obtaining a bone plate system comprising: b) positioning the bone plate onto the first, second and third bone parts, such that the first, second and third portions are simultaneously positioned over the first, second and third bone parts; c) inserting the first locking screw into the first threaded hole and into the third bone part prior to inserting the first and second compressing screws, thereby fixing the third portion of the bone plate to the third bone part; d) inserting the second compressing screw into the second slot and into the second bone part, thereby urging the second bone part towards the third bone part; and e) inserting the first compressing screw into the first slot and into the first bone part, thereby urging the first bone part towards the second and third bone parts.