The present application is directed to implants for positioned between
vertebral members. The implant may include a superior surface to contact
against a first vertebral member, and an inferior surface to contact
against a second vertebral member. The implant includes a fixation
mechanism that is operable to extend a portion of the fixation mechanism
into the vertebral members immediately above and below the implanted
implant to affix the implant within the vertebral space between such
vertebral members. The implant is substantially open in the superior and
inferior directions to allow for the introduction of bone growth material
within the interior of the implant to help promote fusion between the
vertebral members.