A surgical instrument (1, 12) for introducing an implant, comprising a shaft (2), wherein the shaft is suitable for accommodating the implant, in particular a screw (9, 15) having a cannula (4), at the proximal end of the shaft, wherein the shaft (2) has a cannulation, and a handle (3), which is connected to the shaft (2) at a distal end of the shaft (2). The shaft (2) is provided with a slit (6).
