A stabilization system for a human spine is provided. The stabilization
system may include two dynamic interbody devices and/or one or more
dynamic posterior stabilization systems. The dynamic interbody devices
may be inserted into a disc space using a posterior approach. A first
portion of a dynamic interbody device may contact a lower vertebra. A
second portion of the dynamic interbody device may contact an upper
vertebra. The first portion may be wider than the second portion to
facilitate a large contact area against the lower vertebra and to
facilitate insertion of the dynamic interbody device in the available
space. The dynamic interbody devices may allow for coupled axial rotation
and lateral bending of vertebrae adjacent to the dynamic interbody
devices. The dynamic posterior stabilization systems may provide
resistance to movement that mimics the resistance provided by a normal
functional spinal unit.