Fig. 9From: Fixation of pelvic acetabular fractures using 3D-printed fracture plates: a cadaver studyApproach for securing drill sleeve to plate using straight threads. A The M5 × 0.5 male thread on the drill sleeve (pink) is screwed into the female thread on the fracture plate that has been tapped by hand. B Drill sleeve sitting in position. C After the bone is drilled, the 3.5 mm non-locking is placed in the holeBack to article page