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1. Place the arms of the Distractor flush against the periosteum of the bones to be separated.
Note: The arms must be flush on the bone (i.e. bone to steel contact). |
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2. Using the holes in the Distractor's arms as guides for the K-wires, drive the K-wires through the holes and into the bone.
Note: Use only .062 K-wires or 5/64 (2mm) Steinman pins. There cannot be any ?play' of the K- wires or Steinman pins in the guide holes. |
Note: Drive the K-wires through the cortices to avoid uneven distraction of the bone. |
3. When the pins are in place, distract the joint by rotating the Distractor's handle. |
* This protocol must be followed in this order to avoid bending of K-wires or Steinman pins and to obtain optimal access to the joint. |
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