Attaching the Distractor

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Attaching the Distractor

1.   Handling the preassembled distractor as a unit, slide the proximal Holding Sleeve (on the Sliding Carriage) over the proximal Schanz screw. The 14.0 mm Threaded Spindle should be medial and posterior to the axis of the tibia.

2.   Slide the distal Holding Sleeve (with double-jointed end piece) onto the distal Schanz screw. Temporarily loosen the knurled nut or the Spindle Nuts, as needed.

The Holding Sleeves should be placed firmly against the bone. Securely tighten the Holding Sleeves on the Schanz screws by tightening the wing nuts, using the pin wrench. Put the pin wrench through the hole in the wing nut and use it as a lever.

If the distractor is positioned properly, the threaded spindle will be parallel to the axis of the distal tibia. Tighten all knurled nuts with the pin wrench.
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