Paragraph 245
Paragraph 245
Matter Number
PER-20
Paragraph Number
245
Application Number
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Reference Case 1
PER-20
Reference Case 2
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Created
1/6/24, 10:06 PM
Modified
1/6/24, 10:06 PM
Id
16,040
Content
Typically, in an osteotomy for a condition such as a hallux valgus, it is desirable to rotate the first metatarsal 208 to address the condition. The first metatarsal 208 may be rotated for example to re-position distal plantar sesamoids from a lateral orientation to a more plantar orientation. Research has shown that performing such re-orientation mitigates recurrence of a hallux valgus condition. In such situations, the distal alignment feature 946 may serve as a reference and/or anchor for a positioning guide 880 that may cause the first metatarsal 208 to rotate and/or translate as the positioning guide 880 is deployed.
Notes
Added by DJM Jan 2024