System for stabilization of fractures of convex articular bone surfaces including subchondral support structure
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Aug 24, 2010
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Aug 18, 2005
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Jan 21, 2005
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Jan 23, 2004
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A fracture fixation system is provided for a fracture of a head portion of a long bone which has subchondral bone defining a convex articular surface. The system includes a plate element positionable on the long bone substantially opposite the head portion of the long bone and on a first side of the fracture, and a post element extending from the plate and into the head portion and across the fracture. A support structure for supporting of the subchondral bone of the articular surface is coupled to the post.
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