Paragraph Number

470

In certain embodiments, the size, shape, and configuration of the fixation guide 3390a may be patient-specific and/or may be designed preoperatively to guide placement of a fastener 3310 during an Akin procedure. In such embodiments, the size, position, angle and/or orientation of the alignment guide 3604 may be such that a fastener 3310 guided by the alignment guide 3604 will engage both the proximal part 3406a and the distal part 3406b of the first proximal phalanx 3406. In certain embodiments, the alignment guide 3604 is a hole in the body 3602.

Added by DJM Jan 2024