8
Drill
Thread the drill guide into the plate. Drill, using the
2.2 mm drill bit with stop determined in Step 2.
Irrigate during drilling, to avoid thermal damage
to the bone.
Remove the drill guide.
Caution:
Do not drill deeper than necessary, to avoid the
risk of pneumothorax.
9a
Insert locking screws
Use the depth gauge through the plate to confirm
screw length.
Caution:
Do not extend the tip of the depth gauge
too far beyond the posterior cortex of the rib.
9b
Insert the locking screw through the plate.
Tighten until secure.
Caution:
The tip of the screw should not extend more
than 1 mm beyond the posterior cortex.
10a
Drill and place remaining screws
Verify proper reduction of the fracture.
Insert a second screw on the opposite side of the
fracture, as in Steps 8 and 9.
10b
Insert remaining screws in the same manner.
