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Cutting guide with internal distraction

  • US 20080262500A1
  • Filed: 04/19/2007
  • Published: 10/23/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/19/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cutting guide for performing a bone osteotomy procedure, comprising:

  • a first arm having a first cutting guide surface formed therein;

    a second arm having a second cutting guide surface formed therein and pivotably connected to the first arm; and

    a distractor operatively engaged with the first arm;

    wherein the cutting guide is adapted to be affixed to the bone such that the first cutting guide surface faces the second cutting guide surface, wherein the first arm and second arm are rotatable with respect to each other, and wherein manipulation of the distractor creates a force between the first arm and the second arm causing rotation of the first arm and second arm relative to each other.

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