Tensegrity external fixation system to distract bones

A tensegrity external fixator system comprising a tensegrity external fixator comprising:

• a) a first stud and a second stud, each comprising:
• i) an insert end;
• ii) a stud retainer;
• wherein in use, the first stud is attached to a first bone portion on a first side of a bone fracture and the second stud is attached to a second bone portion on a second side, opposing said first side, of said bone fracture;
• b) a compressor assembly comprising:
• i) a first extension comprising:
• a first extended end having a tension retainer;
• a second extended end having a tension retainer;
• and
• wherein in use, the first extended end extends distal the first stud with respect to the bone fracture and the second extended end extends distal the second stud with respect to the bone fracture;
• c) a tension band that extends between the tension retainer of the first extended end and the stud retainer of the first stud and applies tension to the stud retainer and first stud;
• and
• wherein the first stud and second stud are forced away from each other to place the first bone portion and second bone portion in traction;
• wherein the compression assembly comprises a compression element that is under compression when an extended end of the first extension is coupled with the tension band.