Patent ID: 8784419
Filing Date: 2014-07-22
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A bone fixation system configured to be fixed to at least one underlying bone, the bone fixation system comprising: a first plate section defining a first body that extends along a central axis between a superior end and an inferior end such that the superior end and the inferior end are spaced from each other in an inferior-superior direction, the first body defining a first side wall and a second side wall that each extend between the superior end and the inferior end such that the first side wall and the second side wall are spaced from each other in a lateral direction, the first body defining opposed inner and outer surfaces and a screw hole extending through the inner and outer surfaces, and the first body including at least one first rib extending from at least one of the inner and outer surfaces; a second plate section defining a second body that extends along a central axis between a superior end and an inferior end, the second body defining a channel configured to receive a portion of the first body such that the first body is initially translatable within the channel along both the inferior-superior direction and the lateral direction, the channel defined by opposed interior surfaces, wherein the second body defines at least one groove extending into at least one of the interior surfaces, the at least one groove being configured to mate with the at least one rib; a fastener configured to lock the rib in the groove so as to prevent the first plate section from translating relative to the second plate section.