Metatarsal fixation device, system and method

A bone fixation system, comprising:

• a plate having an elongate portion defining a proximate end and a distal end and including an angled section forming a crook so as to offset the proximal end from the distal end when positioned along a shaft of a bone;
• and
• a clamp disposed at the distal end of the elongate portion, the clamp having:
• a first resilient arm projecting away from a lateral side of the distal end of the elongate portion;
• and
• a second resilient arm projecting from a medial side of the distal end of the elongate portion;
• wherein the first and second resilient arms are biased so as to compress against lateral and medial sides of a bone;
• and
• an instrument for installing the plate, the instrument comprising:
• a pivot;
• a first handle comprising:
• a proximal end;
• and
• a distal end configured to engage one of the first resilient arm or the second resilient arm;
• a second handle hingedly coupled to the first handle at the pivot, the second handle comprising:
• a proximal end;
• and
• a distal end configured to engage one of the first resilient arm or the second resilient arm;
• wherein with the distal ends of the first handle and the second handle engaged with the first resilient arm and the second resilient arm, respectively, bringing the proximal ends of the first handle and the second handle nearer together spreads the first resilient arm and the second resilient arm farther apart to facilitate implantation of the plate.