STRESS SHIELDING AND VARIABLE TENSIONING SYSTEM FOR PELVIC FRACTURE MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOPOROTIC BONES

摘要

An apparatus for use with a medical device is disclosed that includes an end plate. The end plate includes a fixation portion configured to attach to a proximal bone segment. The end plate further includes a second portion including an opening configured to receive a medical device. The apparatus further includes a tightening head shaped for selective placement within the opening. The tightening head is further configured for engagement with the medical device.