A low-profile surgical rod implant device is provided that allows the
length of a rod spanning two bone screws to be adjusted at the time of
implantation. In a separate aspect of the invention, the rod implant
device can be secured by tightening and securing an end of the rod
implant device at one of the bone screws. Embodiments are provided for
use with polyaxial pedicle screws and substantially straight shank
pedicle screws in spinal applications. In a separate aspect of the
invention, a bone screw connector having an interference type fit is also
provided. A method for implanting the device is also provided.