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Referring now to Figures 12A-12C and 13, a method for deployment of the fixation system 1200 may include techniques for deployment of one of an intramedullary nail 100 or intramedullary nail system 200 and deployment of a medial bone plate 400 and/or lateral bone plate 600, done in any order. In one embodiment, a surgeon may deploy an intramedullary nail 100 or intramedullary nail system 200 followed by deployment of a lateral bone plate 600. As part of deploying the lateral bone plate 600, a surgeon may also deploy fasteners, or another fastening system, through the lateral bone plate 600 that engage or lock with the intramedullary nail 100 or intramedullary nail system 200.

Added by DJM 8 2021