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The one or more resection guides 920 assist a surgeon in performing different resection steps for an osteotomy procedure. In certain embodiments, a resection guide 920 includes one or more resection features 922 and one or more bone attachment features 924. The resection features 922 can take a variety of forms and/or embodiments. Similarly, the bone attachment features 924 can take a variety of forms and/or embodiments. The resection features 922 provide a guide for a surgeon using a cutting tool to resect a bone, one or more bones, or other tissues of a patient. The bone attachment features 924 serve to secure the resection guide 920 to one or more bones and/or one or more other structures. Often, a bone attachment feature 924 can include a hole in the resection guide 920 together with a temporary fastener such as a K-wire or pin.

Added by DJM Jan 2024