A scanning optical microscope includes a light source, a light converging optical system, a stage, a scanning unit which displaces an illumination light and the stage relatively, a detecting optical system, and a photodetector. The storage system and the power control method therefor are configured in such a manner that the storage controller transmits a predetermined start-up completion signal to the adapter and the adapter starts to operate after receiving the start-up completion signal. The method is particularly useful in detecting discoligamentous and other injuries that often times will not be visualized on conventional recumbent MRI, or static x-rays. A rear signal trace is coupled to the rear wire terminal. When implanted, the construct is flush with the anterior face of the vertebras and provides support and temporary fixation for the ultimate fusion of the vertebral bodies.