#$%^&*AU2012247072A120121129.pdf#####ABSTRACT The present invention provides a resection guide alignment device for insertion into a joint including: 5 a distractor incorporating a pivot which allows a distraction force to be applied between bones of the joint, to produce substantially equal tension in ligaments surrounding the joint at any angel of normal flexion or extension of the joint.1/6 Figure 1 iT 27 20 22 171 2a 23 I ! 21 IQ 25 111 12