Interspinous Devices: An Overview and Review of the Evidence

Abstract

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. To earn CME credit, you must read the CME article and complete the quiz and evaluation assessment survey on the enclosed form, answering at least 70% of the quiz questions correctly. This activity expires on June 30, 2019. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After participating in this CME activity, the spine surgeon should be better able to: 1. Compare the various types of interspinous devices. 2. Evaluate the various biomechanical properties of interspinous devices. 3. Interpret the clinical evidence supporting interspinous devices and the advantages, disadvantages, and controversies associated with their use. 4. Predict complications associated with interspinous device implantation.