The present application is directed to devices and methods for spacing
and/or positioning spinous processes of vertebral members. The device may
include a first wing to position on a first lateral side of spinous
processes and a second wing to position on a second lateral side of
spinous processes. An intermediate member extends between the wings and
fits within the interspinous space. The device may be selectively
adjustable from a first orientation with the second wing received by the
intermediate member. This first orientation may include a reduced sized
to facilitate insertion of the device with a lateral approach into the
interspinous space. The device may also be moved to a second orientation
with the wing deployed from the intermediate member. The second
orientation may provide for the second wing to be positioned on the
second side of the spinous process opposite from the first wing. The
intermediate member may be positioned within the interspinous space to
retain a predetermined distraction height.