Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
Application
Patient Specific cutting guide
Matter Number
PER-8 PROV
Paragraph Number
55
Application Number
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Reference Case 1
PER-8 PROV
Reference Case 2
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Created
7/2/21, 12:00 AM
Modified
7/2/21, 12:00 AM
Id
4,341
Content
As shown, the method 120 may begin with a step 122 in which a CT scan (or another three-dimensional image) of the patient’s foot is obtained. The step 122 may entail capturing a scan of only the first cuneiform and first metatarsus, or may entail capture of additional anatomic information, such as the entire foot. Additionally or alternatively, the step 122 may entail receipt of previously captured image data. Capture of the entire foot in the step 122 may facilitate proper alignment of the first metatarsus with the rest of the foot (for example, with the second metatarsus). Performance of the step 122 may result in generation of a three-dimensional model of the patient’s foot, or three-dimensional surface points that can be used to construct such a three-dimensional model.
Notes
Added by DJM 7 2021