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This alignment enables parallel compression of the two bones together using the parallel compressor/distractor 1000. Parallel compression enables more effective compression of the two bones together. Next, the space between the resected surfaces of the medial cuneiform 202 and the first metatarsal 208 is prepared for fusion. Then, the parallel compressor/distractor 1000 can be activated such that the medial cuneiform 202 and the first metatarsal 208 are fused together. The parallel compressor/distractor 1000 may include a first leg 1004 and a second leg 1006. At one end of each leg 1004/1006, the leg may include a toe 1008/1010 at its distal end. In one embodiment, the toes 1008/1010 are angled to point towards each other. The angled configuration of the legs 1004/1006 by way of the toes 1008/1010 may apply a torque force at the toes 1008/1010 which may further assist in pressing two bones connected to the parallel compressor/distractor 1000 together.

Added by DJM Jan 2024