Embodiments of an inter-laminar vertebral implant apparatus for insertion and/or implantation between laminar of adjacent superior and inferior vertebrae sized and configured for implantation into such inter-laminar space, the apparatus configured to be located between adjacent laminar and including an engagement mechanism for operatively coupling the apparatus to the adjacent laminar and for preventing migration of the apparatus once implanted. Various inter-laminar implant apparatus configurations may be employed to conform to the anatomy of a patients spine to be treated. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
