A system and method for pressing fragments of a fracture against each other are provided. The system includes a compression device comprising a hollow shaft, wherein an inner engagement portion for engaging an outer feature of a screw head is arranged at a distal end of the shaft, a supporting element with a contact surface adapted to abut on one of the fragments, and a joint between the supporting element and the hollow shaft. The joint is formed so as to allow a rotation of the shaft about a longitudinal axis thereof relative to the supporting element. Additionally, the joint is formed to allow a pivot movement of the supporting element relative to the shaft.
