An orthopedic bone plate for use in treating fractured bones. The bone plate includes at least one tapered end, a plurality of evenly spaced bores disposed along the longitudinal axis of the plate, and a plurality of recesses disposed on one side of the plate. ...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US20040097937?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040097937 - Orthopedic bone plate