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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2009
Filed:
Oct. 02, 2007
Charles J. Winslow, Walnut Creek, CA (US);
David Bohrer, Barrington, RI (US);
Henry A. Klyce, Piedmont, CA (US);
Charles J. Winslow, Walnut Creek, CA (US);
David Bohrer, Barrington, RI (US);
Henry A. Klyce, Piedmont, CA (US);
Kyphon SARL, Neuchatel, CH;
Abstract
A system and method for immobilizing adjacent spinous processes in accordance with the present invention can supplement primary fusion devices and methods by immobilizing spinous processes while bone from adjacent vertebral bodies grows together. The system requires less extensive surgical procedures than other common supplemental devices, and preferably does not require bone or ligament removal. One such system comprises three spacers positioned between spinous processes and adjustably connected with a plate positioned on either side of the spinous processes. Each plate includes grips, with each grip positioned adjacent to the spinous process, forming a clamp with a grip connected with the opposing plate.