Patent ID: 8906065
Filing Date: 2014-12-09
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An implantable device for fixation of spinous processes comprising: first and second spaced plates, the first plate having a surface facing a surface of the second plate; a post having a post length and a post diameter, the post being connected to each of the plates and extending substantially therefrom the facing surface of the first plate to at least the facing surface of the second plate, the connection of the post to the first plate being pivotable to enable changing the attitude of the first plate relative to the second plate, and the connection of the post to the second plate being adjustable to enable changing the spacing between the first plate and the second plate; and a cage configured for insertion between two adjacent spinous processes, the cage comprising: wherein the cage is positionable between and spaced therefrom each of the first and second spaced plates and at least a portion of the post is configured to pass therethrough the post bore, wherein the post bore has a bore diameter that is larger than the post diameter and is sized to permit the post to move axially and radially within the post bore, thus permitting, the cage to mate with the two adjacent spinous processes substantially independent of the first and second spaced plates.