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Paragraph 359
Application
RPM+ Resection Guide
Matter Number
TMC-4PROV
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359
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
12,701
Content
In the illustrated embodiment, the landmark registration feature 1004 extends from the distal side 920 of the body 900. The position along the distal side 920 and the length and/or configuration of the landmark registration feature 1004 can be patient-specific and can be determined at least in part based on a bone model of one or more bones of a patient. In certain embodiments, the landmark registration feature 1004 may be referred to as a “met base arm” because it extends from the body 900 like an appendage towards a metatarsal of a patient. Those of skill in the art will appreciate that the landmark registration feature 1004 may not include a bone engagement surface on the medial surface 1006. Similarly, the resection guide 820c can include a plurality of landmark registration features. In such an embodiment, one or more landmark registration features 1004 may extend toward and/or engage with a cuneiform or other bone of a patient and/or one or more landmark registration features 1004 may extend toward and/or engage with a metatarsal or other bone of a patient. Alternatively, or in addition, a user such as a surgeon may request that a landmark registration feature 1004 be included in the resection guide 820c or may request that a landmark registration feature 1004 be omitted. Or a user may request one or more landmark registration features 1004 configured to engage other parts of one or more bones of a patient.
Notes
Added by DJM Jan 2024