"Original position" refers to a position before any actions are taken to change a position of a structure, object, device, apparatus, component, or system. An original position may be defined in a virtual environment such as in a model or set of models defined by and presented by a computing device. Alternatively, or in addition, an original position may be a position in, on, or part of a tangible physical object, such as bones of a foot in a patient. In certain embodiments, an original position is a deformed position. An original position can be contrasted with a predetermined position which may be a position planned to implement a correction, correct a structure's position from a deformed position to a corrected position. … more "Original position" refers to a position before any actions are taken to change a position of a structure, object, device, apparatus, component, or system. An original position may be defined in a virtual environment such as in a model or set of models defined by and presented by a computing device. Alternatively, or in addition, an original position may be a position in, on, or part of a tangible physical object, such as bones of a foot in a patient. In certain embodiments, an original position is a deformed position. An original position can be contrasted with a predetermined position which may be a position planned to implement a correction, correct a structure's position from a deformed position to a corrected position.

"Patient-specific" refers to an attribute, aspect, feature, characteristic, function, structure, device, guide, tool, instrument, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, or subsystem that is adjusted, tailored, modified, organized, configured, designed, arranged, engineered, and/or fabricated to specifically address the anatomy, physiology, condition, abnormalities, needs, or desires of a particular patient and/or surgeon serving the particular patient. In one aspect, a patient specific aspect or feature is unique to a single patient and may include features unique to the patient such as a number of cut channels, a number of bone attachment features, a number of bone engagement surfaces, a number of resection features, a depth of one or more cutting channels, an angle for one or more resection channels, a surface contour, component position, component orientation, and/or other features. … more "Patient-specific" refers to an attribute, aspect, feature, characteristic, function, structure, device, guide, tool, instrument, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, or subsystem that is adjusted, tailored, modified, organized, configured, designed, arranged, engineered, and/or fabricated to specifically address the anatomy, physiology, condition, abnormalities, needs, or desires of a particular patient and/or surgeon serving the particular patient. In one aspect, a patient specific aspect or feature is unique to a single patient and may include features unique to the patient such as a number of cut channels, a number of bone attachment features, a number of bone engagement surfaces, a number of resection features, a depth of one or more cutting channels, an angle for one or more resection channels, a surface contour, component position, component orientation, and/or other features.

"Straight cut" refers to a type of cut that may be used for a surgical procedure. Generally, a straight cut is a cut in tissue (soft tissue or hard tissue) that is perpendicular to a surface where the cut is made and extends within and/or through the tissue along a straight line. Advantageously, straight cuts may be easier for a surgeon to perform than an angled cut or a curved cut. In certain embodiments, a straight cut is made with a guide (e.g., cut guide, resection guide, and/or resection feature). Alternatively, or in addition, a user may make a straight cut free-hand (without the aide of a guide, instrument, or instrumentation). … more "Straight cut" refers to a type of cut that may be used for a surgical procedure. Generally, a straight cut is a cut in tissue (soft tissue or hard tissue) that is perpendicular to a surface where the cut is made and extends within and/or through the tissue along a straight line. Advantageously, straight cuts may be easier for a surgeon to perform than an angled cut or a curved cut. In certain embodiments, a straight cut is made with a guide (e.g., cut guide, resection guide, and/or resection feature). Alternatively, or in addition, a user may make a straight cut free-hand (without the aide of a guide, instrument, or instrumentation).

"Guide pin" refers to a pin, structure, or a type of fastener that can be used to guide an instrument or implant as part of a method, process, or procedure, such as a surgical technique. In certain aspects, a guide pin may be designed for temporary use until subsequent steps in a method, process, or procedure. Examples of a guide pin include, but are not limited to, a pin, a K-wire, and the like. … more "Guide pin" refers to a pin, structure, or a type of fastener that can be used to guide an instrument or implant as part of a method, process, or procedure, such as a surgical technique. In certain aspects, a guide pin may be designed for temporary use until subsequent steps in a method, process, or procedure. Examples of a guide pin include, but are not limited to, a pin, a K-wire, and the like.

"Resection feature" refers to any feature configured, designed, engineered and/or intended to facilitate resection. Examples of a resection guide feature include but are not limited to, a slot, a cut channel, a cut slot, a pivoting cut guide, a pivoting resection guide, an opening, a straight slot, an angled slot, a curved slot, or the like. … more "Resection feature" refers to any feature configured, designed, engineered and/or intended to facilitate resection. Examples of a resection guide feature include but are not limited to, a slot, a cut channel, a cut slot, a pivoting cut guide, a pivoting resection guide, an opening, a straight slot, an angled slot, a curved slot, or the like.

"Three-dimensional surface" refers to a surface defined by a collection of points that have three coordinates (x, y, z), where each point represents a location in space. In a medical context, a three-dimensional surface can include a surface of an implant or instrument that is customized for a particular purpose. In certain embodiments, a three-dimensional surface may be customized to fit anatomy of a patient or to accommodate handling by a user (e.g., a handle). (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat Feb. 2, 2024). In certain embodiments, of the present disclosure, a three-dimensional surface may be a surface on a side of an instrument that is specifically configured or customized to fit or match anatomy of a patient. … more "Three-dimensional surface" refers to a surface defined by a collection of points that have three coordinates (x, y, z), where each point represents a location in space. In a medical context, a three-dimensional surface can include a surface of an implant or instrument that is customized for a particular purpose. In certain embodiments, a three-dimensional surface may be customized to fit anatomy of a patient or to accommodate handling by a user (e.g., a handle). (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat Feb. 2, 2024). In certain embodiments, of the present disclosure, a three-dimensional surface may be a surface on a side of an instrument that is specifically configured or customized to fit or match anatomy of a patient.

"Palpable feedback" refers to a type of feedback that can be felt. In one embodiment, palpable feedback can refer to feedback that is readily noticeable, tangible, or easily felt or perceived. During certain medical procedures, such as an osteotomy, palpable feedback can include the tactile sensations experienced by the healthcare provider as they move bones or bone fragments. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat Feb. 2, 2024). Often palpable feedback is feedback a user, such as a surgeon, feels as they perform one or more steps or actions in a surgical procedure. … more "Palpable feedback" refers to a type of feedback that can be felt. In one embodiment, palpable feedback can refer to feedback that is readily noticeable, tangible, or easily felt or perceived. During certain medical procedures, such as an osteotomy, palpable feedback can include the tactile sensations experienced by the healthcare provider as they move bones or bone fragments. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat Feb. 2, 2024). Often palpable feedback is feedback a user, such as a surgeon, feels as they perform one or more steps or actions in a surgical procedure.

"Non-bone-facing side" refers to a side of an object, structure, instrument, or apparatus, such as an implant or instrument that is not oriented toward and/or does not face one or more bones of a patient during use of a device that includes the non-bone-facing side. In certain embodiments, a non-bone-facing side can be a side that is directly opposite a bone-facing side of the same device, object, structure, or apparatus. … more "Non-bone-facing side" refers to a side of an object, structure, instrument, or apparatus, such as an implant or instrument that is not oriented toward and/or does not face one or more bones of a patient during use of a device that includes the non-bone-facing side. In certain embodiments, a non-bone-facing side can be a side that is directly opposite a bone-facing side of the same device, object, structure, or apparatus.

"Bone engagement member" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, member, system, assembly or module structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to connect, join, link, contact, touch, abut, interface with, couple to, or engage with a bone, a bone part, bony topography (e.g., bone spurs and calcifications), anatomical bone feature, and/or a bone fragment. The connection, coupling, linkage, contact, or engagement may be a mechanical connection or interconnection. A bone engagement member may enable temporary engagement with a bone or bone fragment or permanent engagement with a bone or bone fragment. A bone engagement member may include a bone engagement surface, a bone engagement feature, a body section that supports the bone engagement surface, or the like. In certain embodiments, a bone engagement member may include a bone probe or a joint seeker. In one embodiment, a bone engagement member may include a landmark registration feature. Alternatively, or in addition, a bone engagement member can include a bone attachment feature configured to engage with bone and/or to cooperate with a fastener to engage with bone. A patient-specific bone engagement member is a bone engagement member that includes one or more aspects that are patient-specific. The patient-specific aspects can include, but are not limited to, a surface contour, a contour for a part of a surface, a position for a resection feature, a size, shape and/or configuration of a resection feature, a position, size, shape, and/or number of bone attachment features, or the like. … more "Bone engagement member" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, member, system, assembly or module structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to connect, join, link, contact, touch, abut, interface with, couple to, or engage with a bone, a bone part, bony topography (e.g., bone spurs and calcifications), anatomical bone feature, and/or a bone fragment. The connection, coupling, linkage, contact, or engagement may be a mechanical connection or interconnection. A bone engagement member may enable temporary engagement with a bone or bone fragment or permanent engagement with a bone or bone fragment. A bone engagement member may include a bone engagement surface, a bone engagement feature, a body section that supports the bone engagement surface, or the like. In certain embodiments, a bone engagement member may include a bone probe or a joint seeker. In one embodiment, a bone engagement member may include a landmark registration feature. Alternatively, or in addition, a bone engagement member can include a bone attachment feature configured to engage with bone and/or to cooperate with a fastener to engage with bone. A patient-specific bone engagement member is a bone engagement member that includes one or more aspects that are patient-specific. The patient-specific aspects can include, but are not limited to, a surface contour, a contour for a part of a surface, a position for a resection feature, a size, shape and/or configuration of a resection feature, a position, size, shape, and/or number of bone attachment features, or the like.