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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2007
Dietmar Wolter, Holsdorf, DE;
Dietmar Wolter, Holsdorf, DE;
Other;
Abstract
The repositioning and fixation system according to the invention comprises at least two bone plates that are designed to be interconnected. Each bone plate is provided with a connector element for connection to another bone plate. The connector element of a first bone plate comprises a plurality of projections. The connector element of a second bone plate comprises an opening. In a first connection state, the projections engage in the opening and produce a hinge-type connection between the first bone plate and the second bone plate. In a second connection state, the projections are tensioned and produce a rigid connection between the first bone plate and the second bone plate. With the repositioning and fixation system according to the invention, bone fragments secured to the bone plates can be repositioned by pivoting of the bone plates. Once the bone fragments have been brought to their final position, the projections can be tensioned in such a way that the bone plates are rigidly interconnected.