Paragraph 334
Paragraph 334
Application
Midfoot Wedge Osteotomy
Matter Number
PER-23
Paragraph Number
334
Application Number
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Reference Case 1
PER-23
Reference Case 2
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Created
1/6/24, 9:56 PM
Modified
1/6/24, 9:56 PM
Id
13,910
Content
A surgeon may desire to position the vertex 1018 between the lateral cortex 1022 of the bone and the resection guide 720a when the resection guide 720a is in use for a surgical procedure such that the first osteotomy and the second osteotomy leave bone between the vertex 1018 and the lateral cortex 1022 intact. This intact bone may serve to keep two bone fragments connected. Depending on the surgical procedure planned, a surgeon may desire to keep this bone intact to serve as a “living hinge” which can be used to facilitate closing the wedge osteotomy. Of course, different surgeons may have different sizes they want for predetermined offset 1024. Alternatively, or in addition, the size of the predetermined offset 1024 may be based at least in part on how the patient presents for the procedure or preparation and planning for the procedure.
Notes
Added by DJM Jan 2024