Apparatus and method for distracting or compressing longitudinal bone segments
CA 1046371 A · Owner: Barnes, Walter P. (Jr.) · Inventors: Barnes, Walter P. (Jr.)
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An orthopedic apparatus for selectively distracting or compressing contiguous longitudinal bone segments comprising a first and second support member each of which can be placed longitudinally coextensively adjacent respective bone segments. A first longitudinal bore extends within the first support member for receiving and threadably engaging one portion of a threaded driving rod, and a second longitudinal bore axially, aligned with the first longitudinal bore extends within the, second support member for receiving and threadably engaging another portion of the threaded driving rod. Upon rotation of the threaded driving rod the first and second support members are longitudinally …
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- Granted January 16, 1979. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 16, 1996.
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