Midface external distraction method and apparatus

Details Midface external distraction method and apparatus Midface external distraction method and apparatus

2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S090000, C606S105000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07862566

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for midfacial and maxillofacial external distraction includes attaching one end of each curved temporal bar to a skull and the other end to a surgically isolated (osteotomized) portion of the patient's midface (maxilla, orbit(s) or zygoma(s)).

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KLS Martin, L.P., “Rigid External distration (Red II) System Instrumentation for Le Fort I” (2 pages), KLS Martin catalog.

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