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Interspinous process implant including a binder and method of implantation

  • US 20060064165A1
  • Filed: 03/31/2005
  • Published: 03/23/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An implant for relieving pain associated with at least one of the spine and surrounding tissues and structures, which implant is positionable between spinous processes of the spine, the implant comprising:

  • a first unit including a body, a distraction guide extending from said body, and a first wing;

    a second wing selectably connectable with the first unit;

    a binder adapted to be disposed around the spinous processes, the binder having an anchor end and a length extending from the anchor end; and

    wherein;

    the anchor end is connected with the second wing;

    a capture device extends from the second wing and wherein the capture device can secure the binder along the length.

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