Abstract: The invention relates to a height-adjustable vertebral implant comprising a first essentially U-shaped cage which has recesses or holes and vertebral support surfaces which are formed at the cage. The first cage is encompassed and guided telescopically by a second, outer U-shaped cage, with the legs of the inner and outer cages being formed in such a manner that a continuous lateral opening is obtained. One end face each of the cages has upper and lower angular, tongue-like vertebral support surfaces as well as tooth-like locking projections which extend in the longitudinal direction. The inner and outer cages can be fixed in a pregiven end position relative to one another.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polycyclic nitrogen-containing compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or an organic radical, wherein a compound of the formula ##STR2## where Alk is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R has the above meanings, is reacted with a solution of an alkali metal hydroxide or of calcium hydroxide and the product is then oxidized.

Abstract: 1-Hydroxypyrazole and a process for its preparation by conversion of isoxazolineazoxy compounds at 140.degree.-600.degree. C.The end products obtainable by the process of the invention are valuable starting materials for the preparation of dyes, crop protection agents and drugs.