Completely resorbable connective tissue distraction devices and techniques

摘要

A method for early stabilizing of distracted connective tissue. A distraction site is at least partially covered with biodegradable, bioerodible or bioresorbable materials before a distraction procedure takes place. Distraction is performed on a connective tissue at the distraction site. The distracted connective tissue is stabilized using the biodegradable, bioerodible or bioresorbable materials.

主权项

1. A method for early stabilizing of distracted connective tissue, comprising:
at least partially covering a distraction site with biodegradable, bioerodible or bioresorbable materials before a distraction procedure takes place, wherein the biodegradable, bioerodible or bioresorbable materials comprise a first implant, a second implant and a third implant; attaching the first implant and the second implant to a distraction site; engaging the first implant and the second implant with a sliding expansion mechanism; performing distraction on a connective tissue at the distraction site using the sliding expansion mechanism to exert a force to distract the first implant from the second implant; disengaging the sliding expansion mechanism from the first implant and the second implant; and stabilizing the distracted connective tissue by attaching the third implant to the first implant and the second implant.