Abstract: Innovative orthopedic implant assemblies and devices are provided. One example assembly may include two implant devices. An example implant device may include two ends oppositely located with a bulbous portion at one end. An example bulbous portion may include a crown defining a terminal axis of one end and a thread disposed on an exterior surface of the bulbous portion and originating at the crown. A threaded portion defining a second terminal axis may be located at another end. An example second implant device may include two ends oppositely located, a looped portion defining an aperture at one end and including an interior surface with a groove disposed therein, and a threaded portion defining a terminal axis at another end. The thread and the groove can lock the bulbous portion and the looped portion when engaged with one another.