Paragraph 306
Paragraph 306
Application
RPM+ Resection Guide
Matter Number
TMC-4PROV
Paragraph Number
306
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
12,648
Content
Due to the small size of the cuneiform and a metatarsal of a TMT joint and potential for significant improvement in quality of life for patients undergoing an arthrodesis of the TMT joint, a surgeon may appreciate the opportunity to view the anatomy of the bones in relation to the resection guide 820b and/or the trajectories of resections to be made using the proximal resection feature 902 and/or distal resection feature 904. Thus, having a resection guide 820b with a window 906 can provide a significant level of confidence and relief of stress prior to making any resections of the bones. For example, a surgeon can position and secure the resection guide 820b to one or more bones of the foot of the patient and then use fluoroscopy to visualize where the ends of the bones in relation to the proximal resection feature 902 and/or distal resection feature 904 that will be used to resect the bones. Having the ability to see where the bones end can provide certainty and/or clarity to a surgeon prior to performing any of the osteotomies. In certain embodiments, because the window 906 facilitates resection or performance of osteotomies, the window 906 may be referred to as a resection window.
Notes
Added by DJM Jan 2024