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In the illustrated embodiment, a proximal/first reference feature (e.g., a set of proximal guide pins 928) and a distal/second reference feature (e.g., a set of distal guide pins 930) can be used as alignment features for a positioning guide and can also serve as anchors for other instruments during a surgical procedure. In the illustrated embodiment, the proximal/first reference feature serves as a proximal alignment feature 944 and as a proximal resection guide anchor 954 and the distal/second reference feature serves as a distal alignment feature 946 and as a distal resection guide anchor 956.

Added by DJM Jan 2024