A height-adjustable spinal implant has first and second components that are rotationally fixed relative to one another and axially movable along a central longitudinal axis of the implant. Each of the components have at least two wall segments that are fixed on a base and that extend in the direction of the central longitudinal axis and are at a radial distance from the latter. Circumferentially adjacent wall segments each flank a space in which a wall segment of the respective other component extends and is axially guided. A drive element is disposed in the interior of the implant that engages with the second component in a meshing relationship. The drive element bears, in the load direction, on the first component and has a toothed ring that is used for its rotary actuation. For the rotary actuation of the drive element, an access opening is present in a wall segment of the first component. The free ends of the wall segments of the first component are connected to each other by a holding element.

 
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