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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 02, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2010
Justin Taber, Lafayette, CO (US);
Andrew Lamborne, Golden, CO (US);
Michael Fulton, Superior, CO (US);
Jeff Thramann, Longmont, CO (US);
Justin Taber, Lafayette, CO (US);
Andrew Lamborne, Golden, CO (US);
Michael Fulton, Superior, CO (US);
Jeff Thramann, Longmont, CO (US);
Lanx, Inc., Broomfield, CO (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides spinous process implant and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention the implant limits the maximum spacing between the spinous processes. In another aspect of the invention, a spacer has at least one transverse opening to facilitate tissue in-growth. In another aspect of the invention, an implant includes a spacer and separate extensions engageable with the spacer. In another aspect of the invention, instrumentation for inserting the implant is provided. In other aspects of the invention, methods for treating spine disease are provided.