A laminoplasty plate for securing a separatedlamina portion of a desired cervical vertebra in a reliefposition and a method of using the same to perform alaminoplasty. In one aspect, a lamina setting tool is presentedfor positioning the lamina portion of the desiredcervical vertebra in the relief position. In one aspect, thetool has a rotatable threaded shaft with an adjustable stopand a guide having a body portion and a first support arm.
