#$%^&*AU2016200077A120160128.pdf#####ABSTRACT [0069] A laminoplasty plate for securing a separated lamina portion of a desired cervical vertebra in a relief position and a method of using the same to perform a laminoplasty. In one aspect, a lamina setting tool is presented for positioning the lamina portion of the desired cervical vertebra in the relief position. In one aspect, the tool has a rotatable threaded shaft with an adjustable stop and a guide having a body portion and a first support arm. 7286042_1 (GHMatters) P88814.AU.1 JINGT2/15 270 250 260 110 210 220 15100 215 227 220 120 225 240 200 FIG. 2