摘要 |
At least one embodiment is directed to a system for distracting bones of a muscular-skeletal system. The dynamic distractor (100) comprises at least one sensor (108, 110), a handle (112, 804), a lift mechanism (302), and one or more alignment aids (502, 802). The position and measurement sensors (108, 110) are in communication with the processing unit (406) to display, process, and store measured data. The process of distraction separates two components such as bones of the muscular-skeletal system. Dynamic distractor (100) can aid in the alignment of the skeletal system and to verify that alignment is correct. A rod (604) couples a cutting block (602) to the distractor (100). The rod (604) fixes a position of the cutting block (602) in relation to the distractor (100). The cutting block (602) is coupled to the distractor (100) to stabilize and align the muscular-skeletal system while shaping a bone.
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