The present application is directed to implants with inner and outer
members positioned in a telescoping arrangement. The members may include
helical supports to selectively adjust the height of the implant. The
helical supports offer a large contact surface to prevent inadvertent
reduction of the length due to application of a compressive force. In
some embodiments, the helical support members may be shaped to facilitate
movement of the members to increase the height. The shape may further
prevent movement that would decrease the height. Some embodiments may
also prevent relative rotation of the members. In use, the inner and
outer members are moved apart to adjust the height of the implant to
space apart the vertebral members. The members may further be constructed
to prevent the members from moving together after insertion between the
vertebral members.