Paragraph Number

248

In certain embodiments, the bone engagement surface 2224 may include a cuneiform apposition portion 2226 and a metatarsal apposition portion 2228. As shown, the cuneiform apposition portion 2226 may be contoured to match the contour of the surface of the first cuneiform on which it is to rest, and the metatarsal apposition portion 2228 may similarly be contoured to match the contour of the surface of the first metatarsal on which it is to rest. (See FIG. 22C) Thus, the body 2210 may have only one stable position and orientation relative to the first cuneiform and the first metatarsal during a surgical osteotomy for correcting the condition.

Added by DJM 2 2022