Orthopedic fixation system and methods of use thereof

An orthopedic fixation system adapted to affix a bone, comprising:

• a compression insert transitionable between a natural shape and an insertion shape, whereby the compression insert upon transition from the natural shape to the insertion shape stores energy, further whereby the compression insert upon transition from the insertion shape to the natural shape delivers the energy stored therein;
• an orthopedic implant, comprising a first plate including an insert slot configured to receive therein a portion of the compression insert and a second plate including an insert slot configured to receive therein a portion of the compression insert;
• the first plate and the second plate in an insertion position being adapted to secure with the bone in an opposed relationship and separated by an expansion, whereby the insert slot of the first plate and the insert slot of the second plate align across the expansion;
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• the compression insert, in the insertion shape, being adapted to insert into the insert slot of the first plate and the insert slot of the second plate such that the compression insert spans the expansion, and the compression insert, due to an attempted transition thereof from the insertion shape to the natural shape, being adapted to deliver the energy stored therein to the first plate and the second plate whereby the orthopedic implant affixes the bone.