US 2026/0130698 A1 · BONE PLATING SYSTEM

Abstract

The invention provides an integrated orthopedic fixation system that enhances precision, reproducibility, and biomechanical stability in bone and soft-tissue repair. In one aspect, a loop suture includes one or more integrally formed loops spaced along its length, each functioning as a selectable tensioning point that enables a surgeon to incrementally “dial in” soft-tissue tension without manual knot-tying. In another aspect, a bone plate with a slip-knot pathway incorporates strategically oriented holes, tunnels, and slots configured to guide a suture in a unidirectional, self-locking manner, forming a stable, knotless construct. In a further aspect, a lateral ulna plate is anatomically contoured for placement on the lateral surface of the proximal ulna and integrates the slip-knot suture pathway to provide rigid fracture fixation while minimizing hardware prominence and optimizing triceps-tendon tension control. The combined system allows precise, repeatable, and adjustable fixation of bone and soft tissue using a single low-profile implant platform.

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Dependent claims

A bone fixation system, comprising:

a bone plate having a plate body with opposed surfaces and a plurality of screw holes configured to receive bone screws for securing the plate to a bone;
an integrated slip-knot pathway within the plate body comprising one or more holes, tunnels, or slots oriented to guide a flexible member through the plate such that the flexible member is permitted to move in a first direction for tensioning and is restricted from movement in an opposite direction to form a self-locking, knotless fixation construct;
and
the flexible member comprising a loop suture formed of a biocompatible material and including a plurality of integrally formed loops spaced along its length, each loop defining a selectable engagement point configured to allow incremental adjustment of soft-tissue tension during implantation,
wherein engagement of a selected loop with the bone plate or with a cleat or anchor feature on the plate provides a controlled, reproducible level of tissue compression without external knot-tying, and wherein the combination of the loop suture and the slip-knot pathway enables simultaneous bone fixation and adjustable soft-tissue reattachment under quantifiable tension.

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