Cerclage wire positioning insert

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A - Human Necessities

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B

A61B 17/60 (2006.01) A61B 17/82 (2006.01) A61B 17/84 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2113912

2113912 9303681 PCTABS00020 A bone fracture stabilization apparatus (10) includes a cable positioning insert (18) for a bone plate (12) of the type having a series of apertures (13) therein for receiving bone screws for attaching the bone plate (12) to the bone (16). The cable positioning insert (18) has a body shaped for at least partial insertion into at least one of the apertures (13) of the bone plate. The insert (18) further includes a flange (24) extending from the body for engaging either the outer or inward surface of the bone plate (12). A boss (26) extends from the body in a direction away from the bone when the bone plate is mounted thereon. The boss (26) has at least one opening (28) and preferably two openings therein for accommodating a cerclage cable (20) and positioning it relative to the apertures in the bone plate (12). The boss may be made of a malleable material that deforms under pressure to flatten the openings therein and capture the cable.

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