#$%^&*AU2012211502B220140918.pdf#####C:\NRPotbDCC\EX 527746_. DOC-9la21112 ABSTRACT An implant for treating the spine, comprising: a stabilization plate comprising an access surface and a bone facing surface, an 5 upper portion and a lower portion a spacer integral with the stabilization plate at the bone facing surface a first attachment lumen between the access surface and the bone facing surface of the stabilization plate, the first attachment lumen having a first attachment diameter adjacent to the access surface of the stabilization plate, a lumen surface and a second 10 attachment diameter adjacent to the bone facing surface of the stabilization plate, a retaining channel along the lumen surface, and a third attachment diameter about the retaining channel, wherein the first attachment diameter is greater than the second attachment diameter a deformable retaining ring at least partially located within the retaining channel 15 and a first attachment lumen insert located distal to the retaining channel toward the bone facing surface side of the stabilization plate at least partially in the first attachment lumen and having an inner insert diameter and an outer insert diameter.
