Paragraph Number

112

In order to maintain the heel 1050 in the proper position relative to the remainder of the second bone segment 1042, a bone plate 1070 may be secured to the heel 1050 and to the remainder of the second bone segment 1042. The bone plate 1070 may include a first end 1080 secured to the remainder of the second bone segment 1042, a second end 1082 secured to the heel 1050, and an intermediate portion 1084 that extends from the first end 1080 to the second end 1082, and provides the desired medial shift between the first end 1080 and the second end 1082. The first end 1080 and the second end 1082 may be secured to the remainder of the second bone segment 1042 and to the heel 1050, respectively, through the use of screws 1090.

Added by DJM 7 2021