Disclosed is a bone fixation device for retaining vertebra of a spinal
column in a desired spatial relationship. In one embodiment, the device
comprises a first member connectable to a first vertebra and a second
member connectable to a second vertebra and interconnected with the first
member. The first and second members are movable relative to one another
across a range of motion. An adjustor member transitions between a first
state and a second state, wherein the range of motion between the first
member and second member spans a first distance when the adjustor member
is in the first state, and wherein the range of motion between the first
member and second member spans a second distance when the adjustor member
is in the second state.