Paragraph 449

Paragraph 449

Application: PER-24

Matter Number PER-24
Paragraph Number 449
Application Number
Reference Case 1 PER-24
Reference Case 2
Created 1/6/24, 10:01 PM
Modified 1/6/24, 10:01 PM
Id 14,830
Content
FIG. 25E illustrates that a first angle and second angle can be selected, determined, and defined (e.g., using bone models of the patient) such that reduction of the curved osteotomy and the angled curved osteotomy remediates a deformity of the patient. Note that in comparing FIGs. 25D to 25E, the alignment and/or position of the calcaneus 224 has been changed and the calcaneus 224 has been translated more in line with the mechanical axis 880 of the tibia 226. A first dome osteotomy (i.e., curved osteotomy) and a second dome osteotomy (i.e., angled curved osteotomy) have been brought together to provide a deformity correction. Those of skill in the art will appreciate that forming the curved osteotomy and/or the angled curved osteotomy without the aid of the first resection guide 2222 and/or second resection guide 2224 may have required resection of the bone(s) by manual free-hand. Advantageously, the reduction and subsequent fusion using the first resection guide 2222 and/or second resection guide 2224 can result in a more satisfactory fusion of an ankle joint.
Notes Added by DJM Jan 2024