The disclosed cranial flap clamp includes first and second clamping
members and an extension member. A portion of the first member is
positionable against inferior surfaces of a bone flap and skull and a
portion of the second member is positionable against superior surfaces of
the flap and skull. The extension member extends from the first member
through the second member and fits between the flap and skull. Movement
of either of the clamping members urges the inner surface of the first
member against the inferior surfaces of the flap and skull and urges the
inner surface of the second member against the superior surfaces of the
flap and skull. The securing instrument includes features useful in
cutting or crimping the extension member. The tension limiting assembly
provides variable designs and combinations for limiting the tension
placed on, and exerted by, the securing instrument during use.
