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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 prev

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. A binder aligner aligns the binder with the implant stabilizing the implant, binder and the adjacent vertebrae.

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What is claimed: 1. A spinal implant comprising:a body which is positionable between adjacent spinous processes;a first wing associated with the body and extending along a first longitudinal axis;a second wing associated with the body and extending along a second longitudinal axis;a binder adapted t

What is claimed: 1. A spinal implant comprising:a body which is positionable between adjacent spinous processes;a first wing associated with the body and extending along a first longitudinal axis;a second wing associated with the body and extending along a second longitudinal axis;a binder adapted to be disposed around the spinous processes;a binder aligner distinct from the body, first and second wings, and the binder; the binder aligner comprising an elongate member extending along a third longitudinal axis; the binder aligner further comprising first and second guides disposed proximate opposing longitudinal ends of the elongate member and longitudinally spaced from each other in non-overlapping fashion; the first and second guides extending transverse to the third axis;wherein the binder extends through the first and second guides so as to be generally parallel to the first axis.