An intervertebral implant includes a body for insertion between adjacent
vertebrae, and one or more anchors extending from the body for securing
the body between the vertebrae. A linear motion control mechanism is
mounted in the body and operable to limit linear translation of the
anchor(s) relative to the body. Also, a pivot control mechanism in the
body operates to limit pivot motion of the anchor(s) relative to the
body. The linear and pivot control mechanisms are configured in various
arrangements and embodiments exhibiting adjustable dynamic settings,
allowing a single implant to provide various types of dynamic fixation
with ranges of motion that permit loads to transfer to graft material
contained in the disk space.