Bone plate with insert(s) for optimally directing fasteners

A method for an apparatus for fusing bones of the human body, comprising:

• providing a semi-rigid biocompatible material for fusing two bone portions;
• forming the biocompatible material into a bone plate for contacting the two bone portions;
• providing fixation screws for fixating the bone plate to the two bone portions;
• configuring fixation apertures in the bone plate for orienting the fixation screws;
• forming a convertible insert for orienting a fastener to fuse the two bone portions;
• and
• configuring at least one insert aperture for retaining the convertible insert using a circular perimeter for supporting the convertible insert within the bone plate;
• wherein configuring the circular perimeter includes angling the fastener in an orientation across a fusion site between the two bone portions at an oblique angle relative to a plane of the bone plate and at an angle between substantially 0 degrees and 360 degrees relative to a longitudinal dimension of the bone plate;
• and
• wherein forming the convertible insert includes forming one or more engagement holes for receiving an insert driver for rotating the convertible insert within the at least one insert aperture.