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Paragraph 75
Application
Patient Specific cutting guide
Matter Number
PER-8 PROV
Paragraph Number
75
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
4,361
Content
Returning to Figures 3A through 3D, the body 310 may further have features that facilitate proper positioning of the cutting guide 300 on the first cuneiform 210 and the first metatarsus 230. More specifically, the body 310 may have a first bone indicator 360 with the text “CUN,” indicating that the end of the body 310 with the first bone indicator 360 is to be positioned over the first cuneiform 210. Similarly, the body 310 may have a second bone indicator 362 with the text “MET,” indicating that the end of the body 310 with the second bone indicator 362 is to be positioned over the first metatarsus 230. In addition, the body 310 may have a side indicator 370 with the text “LEFT,” indicating that the cutting guide 300 is to be used in connection with the patient’s left foot. The side indicator 370 may be particularly helpful when bunion corrections are to be provided on both of the patient’s feet. In such a case, the surgeon may manufacture or receive two separate cutting guides: one for the left foot (the foot 200 of Figure 2) and another for the right foot (not shown).
Notes
Added by DJM 7 2021