Patent ID: 8512382
Filing Date: 2013-08-20
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical screw system, comprising: a surgical screw comprising a head portion and a threaded portion; a compressible sheath configured to engage at least a portion of the head portion of the surgical screw, wherein the compressible sheath comprises a first curved surface; a tulip assembly, wherein the head portion of the surgical screw is configured to be disposed within the tulip assembly; and a compression structure configured to be disposed within the tulip assembly, wherein the compression structure comprises a second curved surface, wherein the second curved surface is configured to at least substantially mate with the first curved surface, and wherein the compression structure is configured for selectively compressing the compressible sheath about the head portion of the surgical screw, thereby securing the head portion of the surgical screw in place within the tulip assembly.