Paragraph 41

Paragraph 41

Application: NXT-5PROV NXT-5, 6, 7, 8

Matter Number NXT-5PROV
Paragraph Number 41
Application Number
Reference Case 1 NXT-5PROV
Reference Case 2
Created 8/16/21, 12:00 AM
Modified 8/16/21, 12:00 AM
Id 4,762
Content
It is desirable that bone plates be as thin, short, light weight, and flexible as possible. However, bone plates with such characteristics may provide insufficient fixation of a long bone when used in isolation. Intramedullary nails may provide sufficient fixation but may have other limitations. A fixation system is needed that includes a thinner and/or more suitably flexible bone plate and an intramedullary nail that together provide the desired fixation of the long bone with a facture.
Notes Added by DJM 8 2021