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a Implant system for rib fracture fixation comprising a set of three left and three right anatomical plates and intramedullary rib splints in three sizes; b anatomic rib plates are over three times less stiff than titanium sternal locking plates (Synthes CMF), and over five times less stiff than stainless steel 3.5 mm reconstruction plates; c locking screws have a threaded head that engages in threaded plate holes to improve fixation strength
