Interspinous process distraction implant and method of implantation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7549999
APP PUB NO 20050010298A1
SERIAL NO

10816173

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An implant for positioning between the spinous processes, such as the spinous processes of cervical vertebrae, include first and second wings foe lateral positioning and a spacer located between the adjacent spinous processes. The implant can be positioned using minimally invasive procedures without modifying the bone or severing ligaments. The implant is shaped in accordance with the anatomy of the spine.

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MEDTRONIC EUROPE SARLROUTE DU MOLLIAU 31 TOLOCHENAZ 1131

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Flynn, John Concord, US 64 5842
Hsu, Ken Y San Francisco, US 265 43273
Markwart, Jay A Castro Valley, US 24 723
Mitchell, Steve Pleasant Hill, US 34 5279
Winslow, Charles J Walnut Creek, US 213 32701
Yerby, Scott Montara, US 22 2463
Zucherman, James F San Francisco, US 264 43341

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