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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 18, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 15, 2008
Alfredo Castaneda, Miami, FL (US);
Joel G. Marquart, Pembroke Pines, FL (US);
Eduardo A. Ampuero, Miami, FL (US);
Keith R. Alexander, West Palm Beach, FL (US);
Lloyd P. Champagne, Paradise Valley, AZ (US);
Brian J. Hartigan, Glenview, IL (US);
Matthew M. Tomaino, Rochester, NY (US);
Alfredo Castaneda, Miami, FL (US);
Joel G. Marquart, Pembroke Pines, FL (US);
Eduardo A. Ampuero, Miami, FL (US);
Keith R. Alexander, West Palm Beach, FL (US);
Lloyd P. Champagne, Paradise Valley, AZ (US);
Brian J. Hartigan, Glenview, IL (US);
Matthew M. Tomaino, Rochester, NY (US);
BIOMET C.V., Gibraltar, GI;
Abstract
A bone plate system for the internal fixation of metacarpal and phalanx fractures of the hand is provided. The plates are structured to permit independent reconfiguration of holes of the plates relative to a longitudinal axis and are configured to orient fasteners to interdigitate with holes displaced along the longitudinal axis. The plates are very thin, and a locking screw with a low profile head design is provided for use therewith.