1. A spine stabilization component comprising: a deflectable post which includes a shaft associated with a compliant member and further associated with a tubular shield; the shaft having a mount at a proximal end; a tubular shield surrounding the compliant member; the mount extending beyond the tubular shield; the compliant member positioned around the shaft between the shaft and the shield such that the mount may deflect relative to the shield; and a fastening mechanism adapted to secure the shield to a bone screw so that the deflectable post is one of substantially parallel and substantially coaxial with the bone screw and the mount is exposed and adapted for connection of a spinal rod.
1. A spine stabilization component comprising: a deflectable post which includes a shaft associated with a compliant member and further associated with a tubular shield; the shaft having a mount at a proximal end; a tubular shield surrounding the compliant member; the mount extending beyond the tubular shield; the compliant member positioned around the shaft between the shaft and the shield such that the mount may deflect relative to the shield; and a fastening mechanism adapted to secure the shield to a bone screw so that the deflectable post is one of substantially parallel and substantially coaxial with the bone screw and the mount is exposed and adapted for connection of a spinal rod. 6. The spine stabilization component of claim 1 , wherein the compliant member comprises a compliant polymer sleeve.