A spinal stabilization element (300), comprising:an elongate member extending along a longitudinal axis (A), said elongate member being curved along said longitudinal axis between a distal portion (302) and a proximal portion (304), said distal and proximal portions each being engageable to an anchor (80) secured to respective ones of first and second vertebrae, said distal and proximal portions being movable relative to one another when secured to the anchors.
