ANTERIOR CERVICAL DISTRACTOR SYSTEM AND TECHNIQUE

摘要

An Anterior Cervical Distractor System and Technique of use for surgical procedures to correct cervical spinal deformities is described. The Anterior Cervical Distractor System includes a cervical distractor having a distracting assembly for distracting vertebral bodies and a centering assembly for providing proper alignment. A plurality of control knobs, a distractor assembly control knob and a centering component assembly control knob, are used to allow the surgeon to control the centering and distracting functionality.

主权项

1. A distractor device comprising:
an elongated body having a first end and a second opposing end; a plurality of distraction members positioned at or near the first end; a pair of positioning members configured to aid in positioning said elongated body in place; a first actuating mechanism configured to actuate said pair of distracting members between a first closed position and a second distracted position; and a second actuating mechanism configured to actuate said pair of positioning members between a first retracted and non-retracted position.