System and method for displacement of bony structures
US7776051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7079
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for displacing bony structures relative to each other using a single device is disclosed. Displacement includes distraction and compression. Bony structures are engaged with displacement arms. The user selects one of a plurality of manners in which to manipulate a user interface, where a first manner results in compression and a second manner results in distraction. The user interface is manipulated in the selected manner until a desired amount of displacement has been reached. This displacement is performed in a manner that is minimally invasive to the patient.
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