Abstract: A surgical system for joint procedures includes a distractor device with two pivotable arms and two distracting members, along with two attachable tools—one designed to hold or position a prosthetic device and interface with a bone surface, and the other to interface with the opposing bone surface and allow passage of the prosthetic device. The distractor device adjusts the arms to move closer together or farther apart, modifying the space between bone surfaces. The first tool securely engages a prosthetic device or interfaces with a bone. The second tool fits the opposing bone and includes an opening for the prosthetic device to pass through. This system facilitates controlled joint distraction and precise insertion and alignment of a prosthetic device, such as a stemmed tibial implant, during orthopedic surgery. The system is beneficial for procedures like total ankle replacement, enhancing surgical access and outcomes by supporting accurate placement of implants.