Patent ID: 8764800
Filing Date: 2014-07-01
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A bone displacement device for displacing bones relative to one another in a living mammal, the device comprising: first and second support units each comprising a support portion and a support part, the support part having external threads and being supported by the support portion, wherein the first support part of the first support unit includes a pin in pivotal cooperation with a bearing provided in the second support part, a distance unit having controlled displacement means for controlling displacement between the support units with respect to one another to alter the degree of separation of the bones; at least two elongated engagement elements spaced apart from one another for engagement with at least two separate bones, the engagement elements comprising at least a first engagement element and a second engagement element each having a substantially longitudinal axis, wherein and angle-altering means provided with at least one of the support units configured to accurately alter the angle between the engagement elements and thus, the associated bones, the angle-altering means comprising an actuating unit maneuverable to adjust the angle via the respective support part, wherein the actuating unit includes