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1. A method for stabilizing a bony region, comprising:
fixably coupling an elongated element to the bony region with a bony fixation element, the elongate element having a long axis, a front and a back, the elongate element including:
a first opening configured to receive a bony fixation element and extending from the elongate element front to the elongate element back; anda cavity within the elongated element; and securely inserting a bony fixation element retention module within the elongated element cavity, the retention module including a first arm, the first arm deflectably extending into the first opening and wherein the retention module first arm limits the protrusion of a bony fixation element in the first opening beyond the elongated element front, the elongate element further having a first channel or slot communicating between the first opening and the cavity, the retention module first arm deflectably extending from the cavity into the first opening via the first channel, each first channel or slot formed under one or more tabs, each first arm having shoulders that engage the tabs limiting the movement to prevent expulsion of the retention module during first arm deformation. |
