Methods and devices are provided for improving the stability, flexibility,
and/or proper anatomical motion of a spinal column and more particularly,
spinal implant devices are provided for use between adjacent vertebral
bones. Intervertebral disc spacer devices may comprise two joined
surfaces formed of compressible materials. The surfaces may be convex or
any variety of shapes. Certain embodiments of intervertebral disc spacer
devices include apertures through which nutrients may pass. Additionally,
certain embodiments include a partial enclosure or open region between
the two surfaces so as to provide an environment conducive to regrowth or
stimulation of natural intervertebral disc material. In certain
embodiments, the two surfaces may be attached by one or more springs.
Alternatively, intervertebral disc spacer embodiments may be comprised of
a coiled wire. Methods of introducing intervertebral disc spacer devices
into patients are also provided.