An orthopaedic device (100) to realign bone segments comprises first and secondattachment members (110) arid a spacer member (150). The first attachment memberis attached. to a first rib bone or first transverse process of a vertebra. Thesecond attachment member is attached to a second rib bone or second transverseprocess of a vertebra adjacent to the first rib bone or the first transverse process.The spacer member is positioned between the first and second attachment members.The spacer member provides distraction between the first and second rib bonesor transverse processes to realign the rib bones. The spacer member is releasablyconnected to the first and second attachment members. The attachment memberscomprise a clamp and screw combination.