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Apparatus and kit for distraction of tissue surfaces

  • US 8,075,623 B2
  • Filed: 08/18/2010
  • Issued: 12/13/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/08/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A kit for use in the distraction of tissue surfaces in a given direction, comprising;

  • a plurality of elements adapted to be inserted in contact with each other between tissue surfaces to be distracted and to form upon insertion a stacked support structure that generates sufficient outward force to distract said tissue surfaces, wherein each of said elements includes a leading end and a trailing end, the leading end of at least one of said elements comprising a lifting surface, said elements comprising complementary cooperating interfaces configured to restrain elements from slipping out of the structure; and

    an inserter for consecutively inserting a plurality of elements between said tissue surfaces in a manner such that such elements are placed in contact with each other in a direction generally extending in the given direction with the lifting surface of said at least one element placed against the trailing end of a preceding element, said inserter comprising a delivery track for supporting said elements linearly one behind the other, said inserter further comprising a pusher to move said elements into said tissue.

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