Medical devices and related methods for the treatment of spinal conditions
are described herein. In one embodiment, a method includes disposing at
least a portion of an implant in a space between adjacent spinous
processes. The implant has a support member, a distal hub member, and an
expandable member. At least a portion of the support member is disposed
into the space between the adjacent spinous processes. A threaded member
coupled to the distal hub member is rotated in a first rotational
direction such that the distal hub member is moved in a first direction
along a path defined by a longitudinal axis of the support member and at
least a portion of the expandable member is moved to an expanded
configuration.