Abstract: A method is provided for treating a fractured long bone. The method includes fastening a first bone plate to cortical bone of the fractured long bone and fastening a second bone plate to cortical bone of the fractured long bone. The first bone plate is circumferentially spaced from the second bone plate. The method also includes fastening a first end of a transverse member to the first bone plate and fastening a second end of the transverse member to the second bone plate.

Abstract: A device is provided for the treatment of long bone fractures. The device is affixable to the long bone, providing structural stability to the long bone and the bone fracture. Upon fixation to the long bone, the device substantial prevents movement of the bone fracture when the long bone is subjected to compressive and tensile forces. Additionally, the device substantially prevents movement of the bone fracture when the long bone is subjected to torsional forces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a musical jewelry box that includes a box formed by a pair of sections, each having an open cavity and a rim defining an opening to the cavity, said sections being joined along a hinge. Preferably, the rim of the second section has an inwardly stepped configuration that is designed to be inserted into the rim of the first section when the box is closed. A push button switch, activated by a lever arm connected to the switch, is mounted on the inner surface of the first section with the end of the lever extending from the rim. When the box is closed, the lever is depressed by the edge of the rim of the second section. The opening of the box releases pressure from the lever to reset the switch. An electronic musical tone generating device, located within the first section, is connected to the switch and is activated by the switch when the box is open and deactivated by the switch when the box is closed.