#$%^&*AU2016231622A120161013.pdf#####ABSTRACT A method of treating vertebral dysfunction, comprising: opening a facet joint capsule between two facets of adjacent vertebral bodies distracting the adjacent vertebral bodies from a first spacing to a second spacing placing a prosthesis between the two facets to maintain the second spacing, the prosthesis having a first face and a second face, where the first face is adapted to be secured to the adjacent articular surface of a facet and the second surface is configured for sliding contact with an adjacent structure.1/29 24 -- --) 2 22 FIG.!
