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In certain embodiments, a single complementary component 1930 may be configured to perform functions of two or more other components in the group of at least one complementary component 1930. The other components may be combined because of aspects identified in one or more bone models of one or more bones of a patient and may be combined to form a patient-specific component. Alternatively, or in addition, other components may be combined to reduce the number of instruments used or required for a surgical procedure and/or to reduce the number of steps in a surgical procedure. Furthermore in certain embodiments, osteotomy system 2000 may be configured and designed first in a virtual environment together with a surgical technique that minimizes the number of complementary component 1930 used or needed and/or the number of steps in the surgical technique. For example, the resection guide 2020 and/or at least one fastener 2010 and/or complementary component 1930 may cooperate with each other to provide instruments (that may or may not include patient-specific aspects) and a surgical technique that provides a favorable outcome for the patient and places a least amount of pressure on the surgeon.

Added by DJM Jan 2024