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However, their fixation strength can be compromised in cases of low bone density, particularly in osteoporotic bone, due to the reliance on a micro-shape lock between the screw thread and the surrounding bone. To address this challenge, we propose augmenting conventional pedicles screws with a curved compliant anchor. This anchor integrates a curved super-elastic nitinol rod that is advanced through a canulated pedicle screw, forming a macro-shape lock within the vertebral body to aid the fixation strength. Both placement safety and fixation strength of this novel spinal bone anchor were validated on tissue phantoms (Sawbones). The radius of the curved compliant anchor\u2019s path demonstrates high precision while exhibiting strong dependence on the bone density in which the anchor is placed. When the curved compliant anchor is combined with a conventional pedicle screw, the mean maximum pull-out force elevated to 290 N, marking a 14% enhancement in pull-out resistance compared to using pedicle screw alone. Further augmentation with multiple curved compliant anchors holds promise for even greater fixation. 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