Apparatus and kit for distraction of tissue surfaces

Details Apparatus and kit for distraction of tissue surfaces Apparatus and kit for distraction of tissue surfaces

2010-08-18

2011-12-13

Barrett, Thomas C. (Department: 3775)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C606S08600R

Reexamination Certificate

active

08075623

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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