Paragraph Number

156

The collar 1004 may be coupled with or integrated with the body of a guide and may include a through passage that axially aligns with the engagement axis. In certain embodiments, the collar 1004 may include a pin that extends distally from the collar 1004. In one embodiment, the through passage may include a proximal section 1016 and a distal section 1018. The proximal section 1016 and the distal section 1018 may be cylindrical and the proximal section 1016 may have a smaller diameter than the distal section 1018. In one embodiment, the proximal section 1016 may include internal threads 1020 configured to engage threads 1014 of the shaft 1002. Alternatively, or in addition, the proximal section 1016 may include internal threads 1020 configured to engage threads (not shown) near a proximal end 1010 of the shaft 1002. The internal threads 1020 may serve to secure the shaft 1002 and/or protrusion 1006 to the collar 1004 when a guide is not coupled to an inserter 1008 and/or bone fastener.

Added by DJM 12 2021