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Craniofacial external distraction apparatus

  • US 9,730,731 B2
  • Filed: 02/27/2014
  • Issued: 08/15/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/27/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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