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The reduction guide 1660a can hold and maintain the reduction for a surgeon at this stage in a surgical procedure. Having a reliable and stable device to maintain and hold a reduction for a surgeon can relieve stress that could be brought on by the execution of the surgical procedure. The reduction guide 1660a can hold the reduction for an extended period of time while a surgeon plans a next stage and/or otherwise prepares for a next stage such as deployment of permanent fixation. During this intervening time, a surgeon is assured that the reduced osteotomy will remain in place. Once permanent fixation is in place, the reduction guide 1660a can be removed and the fasteners 1010 removed and the incision(s) closed.

Added by DJM Jan 2024