Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to implantable distraction osteogenesis devices and methods of their use. In a non-limiting embodiment, the device has a guide, a first bone attachment device slidably engaged with the guide, a force delivery mechanism coupled to the first bone attachment device and operably engaged with the guide, a regulator operably engaged with the force delivery mechanism, and a second bone attachment device rigidly fixed to the guide, wherein the force delivery mechanism is configured to exert a force to move the first bone attachment device along the guide at a predetermined rate, and the regulator is configured to control the movement of the first bone attachment device along the guide without percutaneous intervention.

Abstract: A method for using a surgical enhanced visualization system for enhancing a surgical operation includes the steps of acquiring patient reference data, loading the patient reference data and features into the computer, and acquiring live data from the operating suite during the surgical operation, where the live data includes a live three dimensional model of the patient. The method continues with the steps of registering the patient reference data and live data and displaying in real time an overlay of selected registered patient reference data onto the patient through the headset worn by the surgeon. The surgical enhanced visualization system may include a computer adapted to store reference data, a sensor module inside the surgical suite that is configured to record live data during the surgical procedure, and an augmented reality headset configured to display both live data and reference data to the surgeon during the surgical procedure.