ew of the instrument shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is an end view of the splice plate greatly exaggerated in size according to the present invention; FIG. 4 is a view of the splice plate of FIG; 3 in section taken along line 44; FIGS. 5a and 5b are a perspective view and a side view respectively showing the relative position of the incision and wire suture according to the present invention; FIGS. 6a and 6