Abstract: An apparatus for compressing or decompressing a spinal disc comprises; a first section and a second section, wherein the first section defines a through hole configured to receive a fastener for coupling the first section to a first vertebrae, and wherein the second section defines a through hole configured to receive a fastener for coupling the second section to a second vertebrae; and an expandable section coupled to the first section and the second section for adjusting a distance between the first and second section.

Abstract: An apparatus for compressing or decompressing a spinal disc comprises; a first section and a second section, wherein the first section defines a through hole configured to receive a fastener for coupling the first section to a first vertebrae, and wherein the second section defines a through hole configured to receive a fastener for coupling the second section to a second vertebrae; and an expandable section coupled to the first section and the second section for adjusting a distance between the first and second section.

Abstract: A system and method for use in spinal surgery to alleviate a bulging/herniated disc. The method comprises inserting a first cannula into a vertebra, and inserting a first anchor into the first cannula through the vertebra and into a disc, the first anchor generating a magnetic field pointing in a first direction. The method further comprises inserting a second anchor through the first cannula and through the vertebra, the second anchor generating a magnetic field pointing in the first direction, the second anchor including a second cannula; and pulling the second cannula to anchor the second anchor into the vertebra. As the magnetic fields are in the same direction, the first anchor repels the second anchor thereby pushing a bulging disc back in place.