A bone plate is provided including a top and bottom surface. The bottom surface may be adapted to contact bone. The bone plate may further include a plurality of apertures, wherein each aperture includes an annular sidewall and a lip adjacent to the bottom surface of the bone plate. The bone plate may also include at least one slot, wherein the slot includes a sidewall and a lip adjacent to the bottom surface of the bone plate. A bone plate system and method of use are also provided.
