#$%^&*AU2017216555A120170907.pdf#####ABSTRACT A bone fixation device comprises an elongated body extending from a head at a proximal end to a shaft at a distal end along a central longitudinal axis. A slotted opening extends distally into the head by a predetermined distance, the opening defining a spring portion on a lateral side thereof, the spring portion being biased toward the central longitudinal axis and configured to be deflectable away from the central longitudinal axis upon application of a radially expansive force thereto.WO 2013/085805 PCT/US2012/067174 4/5 7 ., 222 218 100 220---,128 120 F I G. 7 222 218 100 220 128 120 F I G. 8
