Embodiments are directed to a spinal implant device for reducing effects of a spinal disc herniation that includes a support frame, where the support frame has a first end, a second end, and a mounting hole for receiving a fastener that attaches the support frame to a vertebra, and a cushion attached to the support frame. Embodiments are also directed to a system for implanting a medical device to a spine that includes a spinal implant device having a support frame, where the support frame has a first end, a second end, and a mounting hole, and a cushion attached to the support frame. The system also includes a fastener for attaching the spinal implant device to a vertebra, where the spinal implant device is moveable to align the cushion to a disc space created after a portion of a herniated disc is removed during surgery.
