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| Application | Patient Specific cutting guide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter Number | PER-10 | Reference Case 1 | PER-10 |
| Created | 2/25/22, 12:00 AM | Modified | 2/25/22, 12:00 AM |
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Furthermore, fabricating a cutting guide that is customized to a particular patient and a specific desired correction/adjustment enables correction of a variety of angular deformities (in all 3 planes) of the midfoot or hind foot and ankle where an osteotomy could be used. The alignment features 1260 disclosed in this solution and the corresponding pins formed within a cutting guide that may also include a detachable connector 1270 enable correction procedures for a variety of angular deformities (in all 3 planes) of the midfoot or hind foot and ankle where an osteotomy could be used. For example, embodiments of the procedures and devices herein disclosed can be used to address cavus, and mid foot dislocations, fracture malunion, metatarsal adductus, etc. They can also be used in preparation for joint resurfacing procedures of the foot and ankle to optimize placement of an arthroplasty implant.
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Added by DJM 2 2022