An orthopaedic screw is provided. The orthopaedic screw includes a shank defining an end and a periphery of the shank. A portion of the periphery defines a thread form The thread form includes a first flank, a crest adjacent the first flank and a second flank spaced from the first flank and adjacent the crest. The crest and the first flank form a first angle between the crest and the first flank. The crest and the second flank form a second angle between the crest and the second flank. The first angle and the second angle are different from each other.