A spinal fixation device for stabilizing one or more segments of the human spine and for preventing the dislodgement of intervertebral spinal fusion implants, which remains permanently fixated once applied. The spinal fixation device of the present invention comprises of a staple member made of material...http://www.google.com/patents/US20020099378?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020099378 - Apparatus, instrumentation and method for spinal fixation