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294

Advantageously, the bone engagement surface 1224 is configured to match the surface of the two bones when reduced and prepared for permanent fixation. Those of skill in the art will appreciate that the composition of the bone engagement surface 1224 after one or more osteotomies can be very different and unique from a composition of the surface of both bones prior to an osteotomy and/or prior to translation or rotation of the bones into a final position for fixation. Because the bone engagement surface 1224 can match the surfaces of the two bones in a corrected relationship, a surgeon can be assured that the bones are where desired when the bone engagement surface 1224 engages a surface of both bones in the reduced condition.

Added by DJM Jan 2024