An assembly system configured to seat a first orthopedic component having
either a male taper or a female taper with a second orthopedic component
having the other of a male taper or a female taper. In one embodiment,
the assembly system includes a taper seating connector having a fastener
and a bushing moveable retained on the fastener. The fastener may be
connected to the first orthopedic component and the bushing may be
positioned adjacent the second orthopedic component. The corresponding
tapers on the first and second orthopedic components may be configured to
secure the first and second orthopedic components together. Thus, by
exerting a sufficient force on the bushing, the bushing will move along
the fastener, transferring the force to the second orthopedic component.
In this manner, the corresponding tapers of the first and second
orthopedic components may be seated.