Devices and methods for treating diseased or damaged portions of an
intervertebral region are provided. In particular, intervertebral
implants that can include use of a tissue regeneration structure having
small intestine submucosa are described. The intervertebral implants can
be utilized with any combination of load bearing structures for
supporting loading on the implant, shaping structures for biasing the
configuration of the implant, collapsible support structures for shaping
the implant, and other features. Implants can also be formed with an
enclosure to contain a filling material, such as an injectable small
intestine submucosa formulation. Methods of delivering and utilizing the
various implants are also discussed.