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109

A lateral approach fastener opening 526 can be implemented in a variety of ways. In the illustrated embodiment, the lateral approach fastener opening 526 is a set of internal threads of an opening that are configured to engage external threads of lateral approach fastener 528 that passes through the long bone. Advantageously, the lateral approach fastener 528 is deployed from a lateral side of the long bone so as to avoid a neurovascular bundle or femoral artery near the medial side of the long bone. Those of skill in the art will recognize a variety of different designs for a lateral approach fastening system such as the example lateral approach fastener opening 526 and lateral approach fastener 528 presented here, each of which is considered within the scope of the present disclosure.

Added by DJM 8 2021