Craniofacial external distraction apparatus
First Claim
1. An external distraction apparatus for performing automated craniofacial distraction, the external distraction apparatus comprising:
- a stationary member configured to be affixed to a head of a patient, at least a portion of the stationary member being anterior to the head of the patient with a gap between the head and a point on the anterior portion most proximal to the head;
a moveable portion moveable relative to the stationary member, the moveable portion extending inferiorly from a portion of the stationary member lateral to the head of the patient;
a motor having a drive output configured to move the moveable portion relative to the stationary member; and
a controller configured to power the motor on a preprogrammed schedule.
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Abstract
An external distraction apparatus for performing a craniofacial distraction is disclosed. The external distraction apparatus may comprise a stationary member. The stationary member may be configured to be affixed to a head of a patient. The external distraction apparatus may also comprise laterally disposed distractors. The laterally disposed distractors may extend inferiorly from the stationary member and be moveable relative to the stationary member. The external distraction apparatus may comprise a motor and controller. The motor may be powered with the controller to perform a craniofacial distraction in an automated fashion.
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12 Claims
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1. An external distraction apparatus for performing automated craniofacial distraction, the external distraction apparatus comprising:
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a stationary member configured to be affixed to a head of a patient, at least a portion of the stationary member being anterior to the head of the patient with a gap between the head and a point on the anterior portion most proximal to the head; a moveable portion moveable relative to the stationary member, the moveable portion extending inferiorly from a portion of the stationary member lateral to the head of the patient; a motor having a drive output configured to move the moveable portion relative to the stationary member; and a controller configured to power the motor on a preprogrammed schedule. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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