Patent ID: 6156038
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: A61B,A61K

Abstract:
An implant for relieving pain associated with the spinal column which is positionable between adjacent spinous processes of the spinal column, comprising:a first unit including a body, a guide extending from said body, and a first wing;a second wing;said body including a second wing receiver that can receive said second wing, said body adapted to be positioned between the adjacent spinous processes, with the first wing adapted to be positionable along first sides of the adjacent spinous processes and the second wing adapted to be positionable along second sides of the spinous processes;said second wing receiver located adjacent to said guide;said guide is located distally from the first wing; andwherein said guide has a varying cross-section so as to be adapted to guide the body between adjacent spinous processes without requiring that the shape of the spinous processes be altered, and wherein the guide extends in a direction of insertion of the body between the spinous processes.