Inventors:
Randall Moles - Racine WI, US
David Paquette - Charlotte NC, US
International Classification:
A61B017/56
US Classification:
606/060000, 606/071000, 606/057000, 606/105000
Abstract:
The invention involves an osteogenic mandibular distraction device. The device is particularly suited for bucchal installation. The device comprises a thoracic member having a fore end and an aft end; a tail member slidably engaged to the thoracic member at the aft end thereof, thereby defining a longitudinal axis between the thoracic member and the tail member, and having a tail member fastening feature for attachment with respect to a first boney structure; an axial extender rotatably attached with respect to the thoracic member, extending therefrom in an aft direction, and engaged with respect to the tail member, whereby a distance between the thoracic member and the tail member may be variably established; a head member; and a rotator attached with respect to the fore end of the thoracic member allowing specific and fixable rotational positioning transverse to the longitudinal axis of the head member with respect to the thoracic member. The head member has a rear portion pivotably attached with respect to the fore end of the thoracic member, and a forward portion with a forward fastening feature for attachment with respect to a second boney structure.