Rib Fracture Plating System (IMAGE) Oregon Health & Science University Caption U-plate co-designed by Oregon Health & Science University orthopedic surgeon Tom Ellis, M.D., and Acute Innovations mechanical engineer, Joel Gillard. Credit Acute Innovations Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.