Patent ID: 7905910
Filing Date: 2011-03-15
Classification: A61B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for reducing a fracture of a bone, comprising: inserting a first fastener through a hole in a bone plate and into engagement with bone, the hole extending between a first surface and a second surface of the bone plate and having a smooth, tapered portion extending from the first surface of the bone plate and a threaded tapered portion extending from the second surface of the bone plate; contacting a non-threaded head of the first fastener with the smooth, tapered portion of the hole to move the bone plate in a desired direction relative to the bone; removing the first fastener from the hole; and inserting a second fastener through the hole and into engagement with the bone such that a threaded head of the second fastener engages the threaded tapered portion of the hole.