Paragraph 376
Paragraph 376
Application
APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PATIENT-SPECIFIC SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND INSTRUMENTATION
Matter Number
PER-24
Paragraph Number
376
Application Number
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Reference Case 1
PER-24
Reference Case 2
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Created
1/6/24, 10:01 PM
Modified
1/6/24, 10:01 PM
Id
14,757
Content
In the illustrated embodiment, the first resection feature 1864 and second resection feature 1866 are configured to facilitate forming a curved osteotomy (and/or an angled curved osteotomy). Specifically, in one embodiment, the first resection feature 1864 and/or second resection feature 1866 may include a plurality of openings arranged in a curved pattern. Each of the openings may be sized to accept a cutting tool such as a burr. The burr drills a hole in bone opposite the opening. Alternatively, or in addition, the burr can be angled to resect bone between the openings. By forming bone tunnels or holes using the plurality of openings a surgeon can form a curved osteotomy (and/or an angled curved osteotomy) in the bone. Furthermore, angling the burr once in the bone can enable a surgeon to interconnect adjacent bone tunnels to complete the osteotomy.
Notes
Added by DJM Jan 2024