A bone fixing system useful for holding bone in position, and a method for installingthe same are disclosed. The ends of a conformable ligature are passed around bones,bone grafts, tendons, plates, rods, fasteners, or other anatomical or implantedstructures, and the like to form a loop extending from a first portion of the blockingbody. The ends of the conformable ligature are passed through the blocking bodyand extend out a second portion of the body. The ends may be attached to a tensioningtool and a selected tension may be applied. A closure member may engage an engagementportion of the blocking body to create a friction force to hold the conformableligature in place without significant movement relative to the blocking body.
