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Referring to FIG. 15C, in one embodiment, in contrast, the pivoting resection guide 1502b may be configured to resect a distal end (e.g., an articular surface) of the medial cuneiform 202 at an angle relative to a long axis of the first metatarsal 208 and/or one or more planes of the foot such that an orientation of first toe changes to a corrected position when the resected first metatarsal 208 is fused with the medial cuneiform 202. Consequently, the cutter guide 1510 may extend from the first bone attachment feature 1506 in a direction and at an orientation such that pivoting the cutter guide 1510 about the pivot axis 1014 will result in resection of the medial cuneiform 202 at a desired angle. In one embodiment, the angle of the resection is in a sagittal plane and a transverse plane of the foot. Advantageously, both the pivoting resection guide 1502a and the pivoting resection guide 1502b may remain on the surface of the skin of the foot while anchored in position. The cutting tool 1526 may enter through a small poke incision and the resection may be conducted percutaneously. In this manner, a Lapidus procedure on a TMT joint may be minimally invasive.

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