Paragraph Number

134

In one embodiment, the proximal extender 640 may also include a multi-position slot 642 that passes through a proximal extender part 644. The multi-position slot 642 may serve to accept a fastener that secures the proximal extender part 644 to a corresponding proximal extender part 644 when the lateral bone plate 600 and proximal extender 640 are deployed together. In one embodiment, the proximal extender 640 and proximal extender part 644 can be secured to each other through the multi-position slot 642 and a set screw (see FIG. 14A) that may engage threads of a fastener opening or another opening in the proximal plate part 620. Advantageously, the multi-position slot 642 enables an operator to position the proximal extender 640 relative to the lateral bone plate 600 using one or more predefined positions along the multi-position slot 642. In this manner, a user can adapt a particular lateral bone plate 600 and proximal extender 640 to particular needs of a patient and/or a fixation scenario.

Added by DJM 8 2021