Paragraph Number

175

In certain embodiments, the pivot member 2024 includes a lock mechanism 2030. The lock mechanism 2030 enables a user to change the superior and/or inferior orientation to a desired superior and/or desired inferior orientation and then secure the pivot member 2024 to retain the desired orientation of the cross fixation insertion axis relative to the engagement axis 412. Of course, various forms of a lock mechanism 2030 may be used. In one example embodiment, the lock mechanism 2030 may be a knob with a threaded shaft that tightens against the pivot member 2024 to create a press-fit interface within the pivot member 2024 (and/or surfaces the pivot member 2024 and surfaces of the guide body 2014) and thereby maintain a current orientation.

Added by DJM 12 2021