Distractors
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Distractors are specialized orthopedic instruments used to gradually separate bone segments or joint surfaces to restore alignment, create working space, or support bone lengthening procedures. With controlled mechanical adjustment, they maintain stable distraction while protecting soft tissues, helping surgeons achieve accurate corrections in trauma, deformity, spinal, and craniofacial surgery. A dependable choice wherever precision spacing and reproducible, stepwise correction are required.
Description
Distractors are specialized orthopedic instruments designed to gradually separate bone segments or joint surfaces in a controlled, predictable manner. By applying incremental distraction, they create precise spacing needed for alignment, fixation, decompression, or bone lengthening while minimizing trauma to surrounding soft tissues. These devices are commonly used in limb reconstruction, fracture management, spinal procedures, craniofacial surgery, and distraction osteogenesis techniques.
Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel with robust mechanisms, distractors typically feature adjustable arms, threaded rods or ratchet systems, and secure fixation points for pins or screws. This configuration allows surgeons to lock and maintain the desired gap, correct deformities step by step, and fine-tune alignment intraoperatively. Many designs are low-profile and ergonomically contoured to improve access in confined surgical fields and to simplify handling over extended procedures.
Key Features & Benefits:
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Controlled, gradual distraction for accurate bone or joint separation
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Strong, stable construction to maintain alignment throughout the procedure
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Adjustable arms and threaded mechanisms for fine-tuning correction
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Compatible with standard pins/screws used in orthopedic and reconstructive surgery
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Designed to reduce soft-tissue strain compared to manual traction techniques
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Reusable, sterilizable materials suitable for repeated clinical use
Common Applications:
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Limb lengthening and deformity correction
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Tibial, femoral, and long-bone fracture alignment
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Craniofacial and mandibular reconstruction
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Spinal decompression and vertebral body spacing
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Complex trauma cases requiring staged or progressive correction
Compared with improvised traction or non-specialized clamps, dedicated distractors provide measurable, symmetric, and reproducible separation, supporting better anatomical restoration and long-term functional outcomes. They are an essential component in modern orthopedic and reconstructive instrumentation sets where precision, stability, and surgeon control directly influence the success of the procedure.
