A system is provided for use in orthopedic surgery and for example to connect a spinal rod with a vertebral screw or hook. The system generally includes a receiver member for receiving an elongated member, a bone implant member, such as a bone screw and a locking washer to assist in locking the receiver member at a desired angular position relative to the bone implant member. The receiver member and the washer may be positioned ON opposite sides of the bone implant member. Additionally and the receiver member may define an aperture to receive a closure member to LOCK an elongated member in a passage in the receiver member.
