Tissue distraction device

Details Tissue distraction device Tissue distraction device

2009-03-27

2010-10-12

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C606S057000, C606S08600R, C606S257000, C606S914000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07811331

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the tissue surfaces so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.

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