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486

In certain embodiments, the osteotomy system 3800 may include a guide for managing how deep a surgeon cuts into the calcaneus 1806 using the cutting tool. In one embodiment, the depth may be recommended in a preoperative plan and a surgeon may configure the cutting tool to indicate when that depth is reached. Alternatively, or in addition, the resection guide 3820 may include a stop that prevents cutting below the recommended depth. For example, the resection guide 3820 may have a height that is such that a lateral side of the resection guide 3820 may serve as a stop to prevent cutting beyond a particular depth. Alternatively, or in addition, a separate structure may be provided with the osteotomy system 3800 and/or the resection guide 3820 to serve as a stop to control cutting depth into a bone.

Added by DJM Jan 2024