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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2023
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2020
Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Arvin Chang, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Blair Walker, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Scott Pool, Laguna Hills, CA (US);
Peter P. Tran, Irvine, CA (US);
Nuvasive Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
A distraction system includes a first distraction device having a first adjustable portion and a first distraction rod configured to telescope within the first adjustable portion, the first adjustable portion having contained therein a first rotatable magnetic assembly mechanically coupled to a first screw configured to axially telescope the first distraction rod. A second distraction device is provided and includes a second adjustable portion and a second distraction rod configured to telescope within the second adjustable portion, the second adjustable portion having contained therein a second rotatable magnetic assembly mechanically coupled to a second screw configured to axially telescope the second distraction rod. An adjustable joint connects one end of the first adjustable portion to one end of the second adjustable portion.