PEDICLE SCREW FIXATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE OF SAME

摘要

A pedicle screw fixation system (10) and method for use of the same are disclosed In one embodiment, a tulip (30) is provided for holding a head (16) of a pedicle screw (12) substantially along a longitudinal axis (L) The tulip (30) includes opposing first and second U-shaped receiving slots (38, 40) aligned along a transverse axis A rod (R) is received by the opposing first and second U-shaped receiving slots (38, 40) A coupling collar (60) includes a plurality ofresilient fingers (62) circumferentially disposed therearound such that a snap fit engagement with the head (16) of the pedicle screw (12) formed The coupling collar (60) includes a first deformable face (66) operable for contact with the rod (R).