Systems and method in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention can include an implant for positioning within a cervical facet joint for distracting the cervical spine, thereby increasing the area of the canals and openings through which the spinal cord and nerves must pass, and decreasing...http://www.google.com/patents/US7763050?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7763050 - Inter-cervical facet implant with locking screw and method