Patent ID: 6451020
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
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; a device that secures the second wing to the body; said body adapted for positioning 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 and opposite to the first wing; and said guide is located distally from the first wing; and wherein said guide is shaped so as to be adapted to guide the body between and distract 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; and wherein said guide is of sufficient length to extend beyond the spinous processes with the body remaining between the spinous processes.