A fixation system, comprising:a body (1500) having a first end and a second enda body rod receiving channel (1505A) disposed within the body (1500)a first and a second removal extensions (1560) that are coupled to the body at a break region (1570)a fastener head receiving chamber (1505B) disposed adjacent the second end of the body, wherein the body rod receiving channel (1505A) and the fastener head receiving chamber (1505B) are operatively connecteda pin mounting cradle (1332) positioned in the body (1500)a pin (1120) fixably attached to the body via the pin mounting cradlea pressure cap (1140) slidably engaged with the body anda compression element (109) configured to cooperate with the body and urge a rod (101), when the rod (101) is disposed within the body rod receiving channel (1505A), into contact with at least part of the pressure cap (1140).