Patent ID: 9161800
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising; securing a first bone fragment to a first bone fixation element and a second bone fragment to a second bone fixation element; coupling a distal end of a first arm to the first bone fixation element and a distal end of a second arm to the second bone fixation element, each of the first and second arms extending between the distal end and a proximal end coupled to a frame, the frame including a longitudinal element; receiving data corresponding to a desired final position of the first and second bone fragments relative to one another; and controlling a mechanical unit to a move the first and second arms relative to one another to achieve the desired final position of the bone fragments, the first and second arms moving at least longitudinally along the frame, wherein the longitudinal element of the frame is configured to rotate in order to rotate the first and second arms relative to the frame and the first and second arms are rotatable relative to a longitudinal axis of the longitudinal element of the frame.