An implant is described having a shaft (1) and a holding element (3; 30) connected therewith for connecting with a rod (100). A recess is provided in the holding element. The recess has a U-shaped cross section for accommodation of the rod and two free legs (7, 8; 32, 33) at one end which include an...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US20040186474?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040186474 - Implant having a shaft and a holding element connected therewith for connecting with a rod