Compression Bone Plate

A 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 used to help stabilize the fused area and prevent dislodgement of the bone graft. Bone Plates can be used to achieve various things. Compression is one of the Modes. The word compression in fracture fixation means bringing the two fragments closer to each other so that the fragments oppose well. When the plate is used to achieve compression in addition to fixation of a fracture, it is said to be used in compression mode. This mode is used on transverse and oblique fractures