An artificial intervertebral implant including a first baseplate having a top surface, a bottom surface, an aperture extending therethrough and a strap attached to the bottom surface of the first baseplate and underlying the aperture. The implant further includes a second baseplate juxtaposed with the first baseplate. The second baseplate includes a top surface with a cavity exposed therein. An articulating element is attached to a pair of opposing sidewalls of the cavity for retaining the strap within the cavity.