Meaning bone plate
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bone plateA piece of metal that is used to repair bones when they have become fractured.
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bone plateplates used to bridge fracture sites
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bone plateUsually a relatively thin metal device which is affixed to bone via screws. Bone plates are used to immobilize bones or bone fragments such that healing can occur.
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bone plateA bone plate is a thin metal implant used to immobilize bone segments. The plate is affixed with screws to properly align the bone and aid in the healing process. In spine surgery, a bone plate may be [..]
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bone plateImplantable Fracture Fixation devices attached to bone fragments with screws to bridge the fracture gap and shield the fracture site from stress as bone heals. (UMDNS, 1999)
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