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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 17, 2010
Filed:
May. 03, 2004
Dennis Colleran, Frisco, TX (US);
Jennifer Diederich, Arlington, TX (US);
Dennis Colleran, Frisco, TX (US);
Jennifer Diederich, Arlington, TX (US);
Theken Spine, LLC, Akron, OH (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for displacing bony structures relative to each other using a single device is disclosed. Displacement includes distraction and compression. Bony structures are engaged with displacement arms. The user selects one of a plurality of manners in which to manipulate a user interface, where a first manner results in compression and a second manner results in distraction. The user interface is manipulated in the selected manner until a desired amount of displacement has been reached. This displacement is performed in a manner that is minimally invasive to the patient.