An implant for insertion between vertebral members in which an inner
member, intermediate member, and outer member are concentrically
disposed. The inner and outer members may comprise end plates to contact
the vertebral members. The outer member may include a tapered interior
wall. A locking element is movably contained within an opening that
extends through a sidewall of the intermediate member. The intermediate
member is displaceable longitudinally in first and second directions
relative to the outer member. Displacement of the intermediate member in
the first direction tends to force the locking element laterally into
contact with the inner and outer members. A biasing member may urge the
intermediate member in the first direction. Displacement of the
intermediate member in the second direction allows the locking element to
be laterally displaced out of contact with the inner member.