Variable angle bone fixation assembly

Details Variable angle bone fixation assembly Variable angle bone fixation assembly

2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S291000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07955364

ABSTRACT:
A bone fixation assembly and associated method. The bone fixation assembly includes a bone fastener having a shaft for engaging a bone, and a head connected to the shaft. The shaft defines a longitudinal first axis. The bone fastener also includes a plurality of external thread windings defining an outer surface of the head. The external thread windings are circumferentially interrupted by at least one slot defined on the outer surface. The slot is inclined at an angle relative to the first axis.

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