Implant systems and methods for stabilizing vertebral bodies from a posterior and posterior lateral approach to the spine

An orthopedic implant device comprising:

• a cage having a proximal end and a distal end;
• one or more staple positioned near the distal end of the cage;
• the one or more staple configured to move relative to the cage;
• and
• wherein the one or more staple is configured to move relative to the cage from an insertion position to an extended position.

A method to secure an implant device to a vertebral body, the method comprising:

• providing access to a vertebral body from an access portal positioned posterior to the vertebral body;
• performing an osteotomy through the vertebral body to create an osteotomy space between a first bone portion and a second bone portion;
• providing an implant device comprising a cage and one or more staple;
• positioning the implant device in the osteotomy space created within the vertebral body from a posterior approach trajectory;
• the cage movably coupled to the one or more staple;
• and
• moving the one or more staple to engage the first bone portion and the second bone portion of the vertebral body whereby the one or more staple secures the implant device to the first bone portion and the second bone portion of the vertebral body.