Bone fixation plate with self-locking screws
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Dec 7, 2006
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May 26, 2005
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May 26, 2005
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A dynamic bone fixation plate assembly includes a bone plate with at least one fastener-receiving aperture, and at least one self-locking fastener. Each fastener includes a threaded shaft or shank for secure engagement with patient bone, and a head for engaging the bone plate in a manner providing a low profile orthopedic device. The fastener shank includes features lock the fastener to the bone plate to prevent the fastener from backing out of the bone plate while still allowing rotational movement between the fastener and the plate. Utilizing the features of the present invention, the bone plate controllably subsides and settles into a position of stability.
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