A spinal nucleus implant is provided which includes an implant body and an interiorly embedded support member which extends out from the implant body. In one embodiment, the support member is fabric selected from the group consisting of mesh, woven fabric and nonwoven fabric. In one embodiment, the support member includes at least one portion which is located outside of the body, said portion adapted to engage one or more guides for orienting the implant. In one embodiment, the implant is capable of expanding from a compact, substantially dehydrated configuration to an expanded hydrated configuration. A method of manufacturing a spinal nucleus implant is provided which includes coagulating a liquid polymer such that at least a portion of said support member extends beyond the perimeter of the polymer to form a spinal nucleus implant having an interiorly disposed support member which extends out of the polymer. A method of implanting such a spinal nucleus implant is provided.