Patent ID: 7303563

Claim:
An orthopedic fixation system for attachment of a rod comprising: a plate having a top surface and a bottom surface, the plate having at least one threaded aperture extending at least partially between the top surface and the bottom surface; an elongated anchor comprising: a first threaded end that mates with the threaded aperture to attach the anchor to the plate, a mount at a second end opposite the first end, and a flange extending outward at a position between the threaded end and the mount and having a width greater than the threaded aperture and a bottom surface of the flange being in contact with the top surface of the plate when the anchor is fully mounted to the plate; and a saddle attached to the mount, the saddle comprising upwardly extending arms spaced a distance apart to form a channel, the saddle being pivotally attached to the anchor to receive a rod within the channel at a variety of positions relative to the plate.