Paragraph 301
Paragraph 301
Application
RPM+ Resection Guide
Matter Number
TMC-4PROV
Paragraph Number
301
Application Number
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Reference Case 1
TMC-4PROV
Reference Case 2
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Created
1/3/24, 4:24 AM
Modified
1/3/24, 4:24 AM
Id
12,643
Content
Marking 970a is in the shape of “C” which stands for “Cuneiform” and marking 970b is in the shape of "M” which stands for "Metatarsal”. The marking 970a is positioned towards the proximal end 824 to indicate that this side of the resection guide 820b is to be positioned over the cuneiform of a patient. The marking 970b is positioned towards the distal end 826 to indicate that this side of the resection guide 820b is to be positioned over the metatarsal of a patient. Advantageously, the marking 970a and marking 970b indicate for a surgeon and/or a technician the proper distal to proximal orientation of the resection guide 820b for the surgical procedure. Furthermore, the use of the first character for names of bones derived from Latin and/or the use of markings for letters in a “Latin script” or “Roman script” in which letters and words are written and read from left to right and from top to bottom, enables a user to quickly orient the resection guide 820b such that the medial side 922 is on the medial side of the foot bones and/or a joint (e.g., TMT joint) and the lateral side 924 is on the lateral side of the foot bones and/or the joint. Thus, the marking 970a and marking 970b assist in accurate and correct placement and/or orientation of the resection guide 820b relative to the anatomy of a patient.
Notes
Added by DJM Jan 2024