An implantable spine fixation apparatus and method, the apparatus including a pair of longitudinal rods placed on each side of the spinous process. Several side arm clamps are attached to the longitudinal rods with their lateral arms extending outwardly from the longitudinal rods. Clamps are mounted...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5498262?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5498262 - Spinal fixation apparatus and method