Patent ID: 7763073
Filing Date: 2010-07-27
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An interspinous implant for insertion into an interspinous space between a first and second spinous process, the implant comprising: a) a central body having: b) a first extension having an upper end having an upper surface, a lower end having a lower surface, an inner surface having a convex contour and an outermost surface having a concave contour, and a first transverse throughhole, the first extension being separate from the central body, c) a second extension having an upper end having an upper surface, a lower end having a lower surface, an inner surface having a convex contour and an outermost surface having a concave contour, and a second transverse throughhole, the second extension being separate from the central body, d) a rivet comprising: e) means for connecting the first side surface of the central body to the inner surface of the first extension, wherein the first side surface of the central body contacts the inner surface of the first extension, wherein the second side surface of the central body contacts the inner surface of the second extension, wherein the upper ends of the extensions collectively define an upper bracket, and wherein the lower ends of the extensions collectively define a lower bracket, wherein the means for connecting comprises the first opening and a second opening respectively extending into the central body from the first and second side surfaces.