Abstract: A rod-to-rod connector assembly comprising a longitudinal member, which may be straight or S-shaped or have some other configuration; and a connecting member connected to a first end of the longitudinal member, wherein the connecting member comprises a pair of threaded opposed ends defining a channel therebetween. The assembly may further comprise a threaded blocking mechanism that engages the pair of threaded opposed ends of the connecting member. Preferably, the longitudinal member connects to only one of the opposed ends of the connecting member. The longitudinal member may comprise a first elongated portion comprising a first longitudinal axis; a second elongated portion comprising a second longitudinal axis; and a curved portion connecting the first elongated portion to the second elongated portion, wherein the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis are parallel to one another.

Abstract: A cervical intra-laminar fusion implant to be placed in cervical lamina includes a first lateral surface including a first arched edge, a second lateral surface positioned opposite to the first lateral surface, the second lateral surface including a plurality of posterior windows and a second arched edge, a top wall attached to the first lateral surface and the second lateral surface, the top wall having a plurality of teeth, a bottom wall positioned opposite to the top wall and attached to the first lateral surface and the second lateral surface, the bottom wall having a plurality of bottom teeth, a plurality of internal voids configured through the top wall and the bottom wall, and a connection mechanism connected to the top wall. The connection mechanism is positioned superior over the cervical lamina.