Apparatus and method for spinal distraction

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8684957
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13585990

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A method of using and assembling a device configured to treat a spine of a patient is provided. The method of assembling includes providing a support member configured to be connected to a torso of a patient and coupling an actuator mechanism to the support member, the actuator mechanism configured to distract a spine of the patient relative to the torso by extending in a generally superior direction relative to the support member.

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BONUTTI RESEARCH INC1303 WEST EVERGREEN AVENUE EFFINGHAM IL 62401

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Bonutti, Peter M Effingham, US 625 77364

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