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Spine distraction implant

  • US 6,699,246 B2
  • Filed: 04/26/2001
  • Issued: 03/02/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/02/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An implant for relieving pain associated with at least one of the spinal column and associated tissues and structures, which implant is positionable between spinous processes of the spinal column, the implant comprising:

  • a first wing with a central body extending therefrom, said central body having a longitudinal axis;

    a sleeve positioned over said central body with said sleeve being able to rotate about said longitudinal axis relative to said central body; and

    said sleeve has a circular cross-section in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

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