Patent ID: 8672983
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a plate member having first and second substantially circular cylindrical sides each defining a circular outer cross-section and said plate member also having first and second ends, said sides and said ends defining an enclosed space; a clamp adjacent said plate member, said clamp having a first recess for accommodating at least a portion of said first side of said plate member, and a second recess for accommodating at least a portion of said second side of said plate member, wherein said clamp includes a substantially U-shaped member having a first leg, a second leg, and a base portion, said base portion having a hole therethrough having an upper outwardly-flared substantially conical section and a lower section, the upper section being disposed adjacent the first and second recesses; a bone fixation member connected to said clamp, said bone fixation member including a head portion and a bone engaging portion extending from said head portion; and a single locking member adapted to hold said plate member to said clamp and said bone fixation member in a locked construct, wherein said single locking member presses said head portion of said bone fixation member against said clamp and also presses said clamp against said plate member to provide said locked construct.