Spinal column implant

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1. The invention relates to a spinal column implant in veterinary- or human medicine for stabilizing of spinal column segments. 2.1 Known implants of this kind which are installed between the spinous processes for stabilizing of spinal column segments, require a medial access and the re-section of the ligamentum supraspinale, which can have a deleterious effect on the ligament and on wound healing. 2.2 The implant according to the invention features a stirrup whose free ends run in the direction of the spinous processes. The free ends are provided with means to rest against the spinous processes, wherein at least one of the means is designed as a saddle-like support. The width of the implant can be reduced for implantation so that a lateral implantation between the spinous processes is possible without destruction of the ligamentum supraspinale.