Patent ID: 7862592
Filing Date: 2011-01-04
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A system for treating spinal stenosis, comprising: an implant dimensioned to fit between a superior spinous process and an inferior spinous process, the implant being configured to promote fusion to the superior spinous process, the implant further being configured to discourage fusion to the inferior spinous process, the implant including a first notch dimensioned to receive a portion of the superior spinous process, a second notch positioned on a bottom of the implant dimensioned to engage the inferior spinous process, and at least one aperture positioned within the notch to allow bone to grow into the implant; a coupling element configured to couple the implant to the superior spinous process; and an overlay dimensioned to extend from at least a portion of the superior spinous process to at least a portion of the inferior spinous process.