Segmented joint distractor

Details Segmented joint distractor Segmented joint distractor

2006-08-10

2010-10-26

Ramana, Anu (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07819881

ABSTRACT:
A method of separating two articulating surfaces of a joint is provided. The method includes providing a distractor having a series of generally spheroidal members. The method also includes inserting the distractor into the joint, and moving the distractor to separate the two articulating surfaces.

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