INTERSPINOUS PROCESS IMPLANT INCLUDING A BINDER AND METHOD OF IMPLANTATION

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11923814

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Systems in accordance with embodiments of the present invention can include an implant comprising a spacer for defining a minimum space between adjacent spinous processes, a distraction guide for piercing and distracting an interspinous ligament during implantation, and a binder for limiting or preventing flexion motion of the targeted motion segment. The binder can be secured to a brace associated with the implant during implantation by a capture device. In one embodiment, the capture device includes a fixed piece extending from the brace and a slidable piece associated with the fixed piece. A fastener can be rotated to pinch the binder between the slidable piece and a wall of the brace, securing the binder. A physician need not know the length of the binder prior to implantation, reducing the time required to perform a procedure.

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KYPHON SARLPIERRE-A-BOT 97 NEUCHATEL 2000

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Flynn, John J Concord, CA 145 12656
Hsu, Ken Y San Francisco, CA 265 43273
Klyce, Henry A Piedmont, CA 178 24707
Markwart, John A Castro Valley, CA 41 6549
Mitchell, Steven T Pleasant Hill, CA 130 12417
Winslow, Charles J Walnut Creek, CA 213 32701
Yerby, Scott A Montara, CA 107 11565
Zucherman, James F San Francisco, CA 264 43341

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