METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR MAMMALIAN BONY SEGMENT STABILIZATION

摘要

Embodiments of bony region stabilization are described generally herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

主权项

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.