Bone fixation assembly

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2009-10-27

2011-11-01

Barrett, Thomas C. (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

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08048126

ABSTRACT:
A bone fixation assembly and associated method. The bone fixation assembly includes a bone fastener having a head and a bone-engaging portion, a receiver defining an opening along a first axis for receiving the bone fastener at a variable angle, and at least one supporting augment coupled to the bone fastener. The receiver has an inner articulation surface at a lower portion of the opening and matingly articulates with the supporting augment.

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