Abstract: A spinal implant system is disclosed. The system disclosed has a first footing adapted for inter-vertebral contact with a first vertebral body, a second footing adapted for inter-vertebral contact with a second vertebral body adjacent to the first vertebral body; and, a support slideably insertable between said first footing and said second footing while said first and second footings are in-situ between said first and second vertebral bodies. The footings provide a path for the support. Distractor instruments are disclosed. Methods of use, in surgery, are also disclosed.