Paragraph 370
Paragraph 370
Application
RPM+ Resection Guide
Matter Number
TMC-4PROV
Paragraph Number
370
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
12,712
Content
In yet another embodiment, the lateral side 924 of the body 900 may be configured to facilitate placement and/or registration of the resection guides 820c to anatomy of the patient. In one example, the lateral side 924 of the body 900 below the superior protrusion 1022 and between the proximal side 918 and the distal side 920 of the lateral side 924 may be divided into two or more planes (e.g., a proximal plane starting from to the proximal side 918 and a distal plane starting from to the distal side 920). In certain embodiments, the lateral side 924 includes a proximal plane that meets a distal plane at a ridge. Advantageously, in certain embodiments, the proximal plane can be oriented to be parallel or substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the medial cuneiform 202 when deployed onto a patient and before the surgical procedure is completed. Similarly, the distal plane can be oriented to be parallel or substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first metatarsal 208 when deployed onto a patient and before the surgical procedure is completed. A ridge between the proximal plane and the distal plane may run vertically between the superior protrusion 1022 and the inferior side 916. In this manner, the proximal plane and/or distal plane can be patient-specific. Of course, a surgeon can give instructions regarding an angle for one or more of the proximal plane and/or distal plane. Alternatively, or in addition, the orientation of the proximal plane and/or distal plane can be a standard orientation.
Notes
Added by DJM Jan 2024