#$%^&*AU2011200370B220120726.pdf#####C: NRPonbI DCC TZS3437492 .DOC-2p/01/201 l ABSTRACT A device for treating the spine, comprising: a tubular body comprising a first end, a second end, an abluminal surface, a luminal 5 surface, a lumen, a first edge, a second edge, and a hinge region; wherein the tubular body is adapted for positioning within an intervertebral foramen. (Figure 1)10 q ~16. 2 FIG