Apparatus and method for spinal distraction

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PATENT NO 9681977
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14230442

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A device and a method of using and assembling a device configured to treat a spine of a patient are provided. The method of assembling includes providing a support article configured to be connected to a torso of a patient, wherein the support article includes a front portion and a back portion, connecting a support member to the support article, and connecting an actuator mechanism to the support member, the actuator mechanism configured to extend in a generally superior direction relative to the support member to distract a spine of the patient relative to the torso.

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BONUTTI RESEARCH INC1303 WEST EVERGREEN AVE EFFINGHAM IL 62401

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Bonutti, Peter M Effingham, US 625 77364

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