Bone plates for the internal fixation of metacarpal and phalanx fractures of the hand are structured to permit independent reconfiguration of holes extending through the plates relative to a longitudinal axis. The plates are thin, and a locking screw with a low profile head design is provided for use therewith. Plate shaping tools may be attached to a plate having pre-assembled guides while the plate is located on the bone to effect alteration of the plate shape in an effective and precise manner. The tools are designed such that a drill and K-wires can be inserted through the guides while the tools are coupled to the guides.
