Patent ID: 6283969
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: A61B,Y10S

Abstract:
A distal radial plate for the fixation of a fractured distal radius, said distal radial plate comprising:(a) a longitudinal segment having a proximal end and a distal end; and(b) a transverse segment having a lateral end and a medial end;said distal end of said longitudinal segment attached to said transverse segment intermediate said lateral and medial ends of said transverse segment to form a T-shape;said longitudinal segment having a plurality of spherically recessed holes and having a slot with a proximal end and a distal end; said distal end of said slot having a spherical recess; said proximal end of said slot having a beveled edge which converges distally with the spherical recess of said slot;said transverse segment having a plurality of spherically recessed holes;each of said spherically recessed holes of said transverse segment having a counterbore.