Systems and method in accordance with an embodiment of the present
invention can includes an implant comprising a first wing, a spacer
extending from the first wing, and a distraction guide. The distraction
guide is arranged in a first configuration to pierce and/or distract
tissue associated with adjacent spinous processes extending from
vertebrae of a targeted motion segment. The implant can be positioned
between the adjacent spinous processes and once positioned, the
distraction guide can be arranged in a second configuration. When
arranged in a second configuration, the distraction guide can act as a
second wing. The first wing and the second wing can limit or block
movement of the implant along a longitudinal axis of the implant.