A device for dynamically stabilising the lamina (4) after a laminoplasty includes spacing means (10) which are shaped to engage between the severed edges of the lamina. The device also includes retaining means (17) attached to the spacing means (10) which are shaped to maintain the spacing means in an operable position. A method of dynamically stabilising the lamina after a laminoplasty is also provided, which includes the steps of positioning a spacing means (10) between the severed edges of the lamina (4), and positioning a retaining means (17) attached to the spacing means (10) to maintain the spacing means (10) in an operable position.
