A method and assembly for tightening a locking element in an orthopedic implant comprises a ratcheting mechanism that includes a shaft portion and a sleeve portion operatively connected over the shaft portion. The assembly further includes a first handle or wrench operatively connected to the shaft portion and a second handle or wrench operatively connected to the sleeve portion. The method comprises aligning the ratcheting mechanism over the orthopedic implant operatively connecting the first wrench to the shaft portion operatively connecting the second wrench to the sleeve portion rotating the second wrench counter-clockwise to establish a position for leverage holding the first wrench in a firm position and rotating the second wrench clockwise while the first wrench is held in the firm position.
