A bone clamp and method of using the bone clamp are provided. The bone clamp includes a pair of squeeze handles. Movement of one of the handles forces a push rod in a uniaxial direction. The push rod has a moveable jaw secured to a distal end thereof. A stationary jaw is connected to the other handle member. A curved slot formed in the handle member receives the push rod and ensures a unidirectional or linearly directed force is applied to the push rod. This uniaxial force prevents shifting of the bone plate when the clamp makes contact with a bone and a bone plate. The orientation of the clamping surfaces of the jaws provide an optimal orientation to attach the bone plate to the anterior surface of a bone allowing an unimpeded view of the fracture around the superior and inferior surfaces of the bone.
