#$%^&*AU2018202651A120181213.pdf#####ABSTRACT A spinal distraction system (10) including a bearing connector (20) fastened to fixated rod (14) and a sliding rod (16), wherein the sliding rod (16) includes a spring (22) and a stop ring (18). The spinal distraction system (10) can provide continuous distraction to vertebrae. The magnitude of the distraction force can be adjusted intraoperatively by a surgeon based upon tactile feedback or a pre-tension/length table. Additionally, the spinal distraction system (10) can be used in combination with existing posterior spinal fusion systems.1/11 10 12 14 22 12 FIG. 1A