Paragraph Number

131

In one embodiment, the proximal extender 614 may also include a top opening 636 and one or more neck openings 638. The top opening 636 may serve to reduce the size, weight, and surface area of the fixation feature 634 that covers a part of the long bone. Furthermore, the top opening 636 can be configured to provide structural support and rigidity to the fixation feature 634. The size and shape of the top opening 636 can vary in different embodiments of the proximal extender 614.

Added by DJM 8 2021