Paragraph Number

94

In certain embodiments, the presented solution includes the use of a protected drill sleeve/drill guide protector for deployment of fasteners into the fastener openings 414 of the arm 408 from the lateral side of the long bone. As one example, a surgeon may use a protected drill sleeve/drill guide protector similar to those used for fixation of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) guide. Use of the protected drill sleeve/drill guide protector when deploying from the lateral side of the long bone can protect soft tissue of the patient at the entry point and mitigate medial over penetration when the fasteners are deployed.

Added by DJM 8 2021