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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 18, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 18, 2006
Robert Biscup, Fort Lauderdale, FL (US);
Michael Veldman, Memphis, TN (US);
Clayton G. Leroux, Westlake, OH (US);
Robert Biscup, Fort Lauderdale, FL (US);
Michael Veldman, Memphis, TN (US);
Clayton G. Leroux, Westlake, OH (US);
Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
An orthopedic medical apparatus and methods are disclosed, among which are a cylindrical orthopedic plate and clamps and fixation members for attaching the plate to tissue such as bone tissue. In one embodiment, the plate includes sides and ends that are cylindrical, and the clamps are adapted to fit thereto. Additional apparatus in the form of a lateral connecting member and a connecting plate usable with the orthopedic plate are also disclosed. Methods for using the disclosed apparatus are also described.