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IN-SITU CURABLE INTERSPINOUS PROCESS SPACER

  • US 20090118833A1
  • Filed: 11/05/2007
  • Published: 05/07/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/05/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for implanting an interspinous process spacer for maintaining separation between adjacent superior and inferior spinous processes of two adjacent vertebrae, the method comprising:

  • introducing an expandable member between the adjacent superior and inferior spinous processes;

    introducing the expandable member percutaneously or arthroscopically while the expandable member is in a unexpanded configuration;

    expanding the expandable member to a geometry corresponding to a desired space to be occupied between the adjacent superior and inferior spinous processes;

    introducing a measured amount of a flowable material via a catheter to fill the expandable member to the geometry;

    allowing time for the delivered flowable material to cure; and

    separating the catheter from the expandable member portion containing the cured material.

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