Strut implant for supporting spinal implant constructs

An implant support system, comprising:

• a spinal implant, comprising:
• a pedicle screw configured to screw into a vertebra,
• a rod,
• wherein the pedicle screw is coupled to the rod;
• and
• a strut implant, comprising:
• a base coupling the strut implant to at least one of the pedicle screw or the rod;
• and
• a strut extension extending from the base,
• wherein the strut extension forms a support surface,
• wherein the support surface is configured to abut cortical bone of the vertebra when the pedicle screw is screwed into the vertebra,
• wherein the support surface is configured to support the spinal implant to redistribute forces applied to the pedicle screw and the rod.

A method for stabilizing a spinal implant, comprising:

• providing the spinal implant, the spinal implant comprising:
• at least one screw comprising a shaft;
• and
• at least one rod;
• providing at least one strut implant, the at least one strut implant comprising:
• a base;
• and
• an extension extending from the base,
• wherein the extension forms a support surface;
• inserting the at least one screw into a vertebra;
• attaching the at least one screw to the at least one rod;
• placing the support surface against the shaft of the at least one screw;
• and
• attaching the base of the at least one strut implant to the at least one rod or the at least one screw.