Instrument for bone distraction and compression having ratcheting tips
First Claim
1. A surgical instrument for distraction and compression, comprising:
- an instrument body having at least two members, each said member having a handle portion at one end, and a working portion at an opposite end;
a connection assembly coupling together said two members, and which connection assembly allows for a parallel opening at the working ends of each member; and
a distraction and compression tip being disposed at each said working end of each said member for engaging an object to be manipulated during a surgical procedure.
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Abstract
An instrument for bone distraction and compression is provided which has been fitted with ratcheting tips that are rotatably mounted at the working end of a bone distractor. The ratcheting tips are mounted such that they are adjustable to customize the instrument for a particular surgical procedure. The tips may be used to push implants along the rod. The tips can include U-shaped ends that slide around the rod hooks or other components to urge the two to desired positions. It is preferred that the members of the handle are coupled such that when opened, the working ends of the instrument remain parallel to one another.
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1. A surgical instrument for distraction and compression, comprising:
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an instrument body having at least two members, each said member having a handle portion at one end, and a working portion at an opposite end;
a connection assembly coupling together said two members, and which connection assembly allows for a parallel opening at the working ends of each member; and
a distraction and compression tip being disposed at each said working end of each said member for engaging an object to be manipulated during a surgical procedure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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