A vertebral defect device for insertion into an intervertebral space between a pair of adjacent vertebrae and for assisting in fusion between the adjacent vertebrae includes a rigid body having an distal end, a proximal end, a top, a bottom and a pair of lateral sides. The distal end is tapered in a general direction that extends between the top and the bottom of the body in order to facilitate insertion of the body into the intervertebral space. At least a first arch is proximate the top of the body and extends from the proximal end of the body toward the distal end of the body. The first arch is spaced from both lateral sides of the body. At least a second arch is proximate the bottom of the body and extends from the proximal end toward the distal end. The second arch is spaced from both lateral sides and is generally laterally aligned with the first arch for providing a rigid, generally vertical support.
