A cage to separate and support adjacent vertebrae in the spine that have
undergone orthopedic spinal fusion procedures. The cage has first and
second spacer members for insertion between adjacent vertebrae with a
hinge located between the spacers. An advancing mechanism is located
between the first and second spacer members that pivotally moves the
first and second spacer members relative to each other at an angle which
facilitates the insertion of the cage around the spinal cord. After
insertion, the advancing mechanism is operable to position the first and
second spacer members in the desired position between the two adjacent
vertebrae.