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.