As used herein, a "separation indicator" refers to an apparatus, device, component, system, assembly, hardware, software, firmware, circuit, module, or logic structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to indicate a displacement between two or more structures to a user. The separation indicator can include one or more of an audible signal, a tactile signal, a visual signal or indication, and the like. In one embodiment, a visual indicator for the separation indicator may comprise a number or set of numbers that represent a unit of measure for the displacement (or distance) between the two or more structures. Alternatively, or in addition, the separation indicator may comprise a mechanical device, an electromechanical device, an electronic device (analog or digital), and the like. … more As used herein, a "separation indicator" refers to an apparatus, device, component, system, assembly, hardware, software, firmware, circuit, module, or logic structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to indicate a displacement between two or more structures to a user. The separation indicator can include one or more of an audible signal, a tactile signal, a visual signal or indication, and the like. In one embodiment, a visual indicator for the separation indicator may comprise a number or set of numbers that represent a unit of measure for the displacement (or distance) between the two or more structures. Alternatively, or in addition, the separation indicator may comprise a mechanical device, an electromechanical device, an electronic device (analog or digital), and the like.

As used herein, a "balance indicator" refers to an apparatus, device, component, system, assembly, mechanism, hardware, software, firmware, circuit, module, or logic structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to indicate a balance status to a user of a device or apparatus that includes the balance indicator. The balance indicator can include one or more of an audible signal, a tactile signal, a visual signal or indication, and the like. Alternatively, or in addition, the balance indicator may comprise a mechanical device, an electromechanical device, an electronic device (analog or digital), and the like. … more As used herein, a "balance indicator" refers to an apparatus, device, component, system, assembly, mechanism, hardware, software, firmware, circuit, module, or logic structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to indicate a balance status to a user of a device or apparatus that includes the balance indicator. The balance indicator can include one or more of an audible signal, a tactile signal, a visual signal or indication, and the like. Alternatively, or in addition, the balance indicator may comprise a mechanical device, an electromechanical device, an electronic device (analog or digital), and the like.

As used herein, a "gap gauge" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, system, assembly, hardware, software, firmware, circuit, module, or logic structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to measure an attribute, characteristic, state, or condition of another structure or object or set of structures or objects. In one embodiment, the gap gauge is structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to measure a displacement between two structures. … more As used herein, a "gap gauge" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, system, assembly, hardware, software, firmware, circuit, module, or logic structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to measure an attribute, characteristic, state, or condition of another structure or object or set of structures or objects. In one embodiment, the gap gauge is structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to measure a displacement between two structures.

As used herein, a "displacement" refers to a vector that measures how much a structure, member, object, component, or part has moved, changed position, from a starting position to an ending position or measures the distance between two objects. Displacement can be measured using a variety of units of measure including imperial units, metric units, angular units and the like. In certain embodiments, the displacement is measured in millimeters. … more As used herein, a "displacement" refers to a vector that measures how much a structure, member, object, component, or part has moved, changed position, from a starting position to an ending position or measures the distance between two objects. Displacement can be measured using a variety of units of measure including imperial units, metric units, angular units and the like. In certain embodiments, the displacement is measured in millimeters.

As used herein, a "hinge" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, member, system, assembly, or module structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to connect two structures such that one structure can rotate about a fixed longitudinal axis of the hinge with respect to the other structure. In one embodiment, a hinge may be considered a mechanical bearing that restricts relative movement of the two structures to a desired kind of movement. In certain embodiments, various types of hinges can be used including a barrel hinge, a butt hinge, a butterfly hinge, a case hinge, a concealed hinge, a continuous / piano hinge, a flag hinge, an H hinge, an HL hinge, a pivot hinge, a self-closing hinge, a spring hinge, a living hinge, a coach hinge, a flush hinge, or the like. A hinge can include a pin, one or more knuckles (also referred to as loops, joints, nodes, curls, etc.), and one or more leaves. A leaf is a structure that extends laterally from the one or more knuckles and can be integrated with or connected to a structure that is intended to pivot or rotate about the pin. In certain embodiments, a hinge can include two or more leaves. A leaf can be a planar structure. A knuckle is a structure with an opening sized to receive the pin. A knuckle connects to at least one leaf. A knuckle can have a circular longitudinal cross-section and can be cylindrical. In certain embodiments, each leaf includes a knuckle that can be aligned along a longitudinal axis of the hinge. Once the one or more knuckles are aligned along the longitudinal axis of the hinge, the pin can be inserted into openings of the one or more knuckles to secure the leaf / leaves connected to each knuckle. … more As used herein, a "hinge" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, member, system, assembly, or module structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to connect two structures such that one structure can rotate about a fixed longitudinal axis of the hinge with respect to the other structure. In one embodiment, a hinge may be considered a mechanical bearing that restricts relative movement of the two structures to a desired kind of movement. In certain embodiments, various types of hinges can be used including a barrel hinge, a butt hinge, a butterfly hinge, a case hinge, a concealed hinge, a continuous / piano hinge, a flag hinge, an H hinge, an HL hinge, a pivot hinge, a self-closing hinge, a spring hinge, a living hinge, a coach hinge, a flush hinge, or the like. A hinge can include a pin, one or more knuckles (also referred to as loops, joints, nodes, curls, etc.), and one or more leaves. A leaf is a structure that extends laterally from the one or more knuckles and can be integrated with or connected to a structure that is intended to pivot or rotate about the pin. In certain embodiments, a hinge can include two or more leaves. A leaf can be a planar structure. A knuckle is a structure with an opening sized to receive the pin. A knuckle connects to at least one leaf. A knuckle can have a circular longitudinal cross-section and can be cylindrical. In certain embodiments, each leaf includes a knuckle that can be aligned along a longitudinal axis of the hinge. Once the one or more knuckles are aligned along the longitudinal axis of the hinge, the pin can be inserted into openings of the one or more knuckles to secure the leaf / leaves connected to each knuckle.

As used herein, a "separator" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, system, assembly, or module structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to separate a first structure from another structure. In one embodiment, the separator is structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to separate a first plate from a second plate and thereby create a distance between the first plate and the second plate. … more As used herein, a "separator" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, system, assembly, or module structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to separate a first structure from another structure. In one embodiment, the separator is structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to separate a first plate from a second plate and thereby create a distance between the first plate and the second plate.

As used herein, a "lock-out mechanism" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, system, assembly, hardware, software, firmware, circuit, module, or logic structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to prevent, mitigate, or stop operation of a balance indicator of a gap gauge such that the balance indicator does not report a balance status when the gap gauge is actuated. In one embodiment, the lock-out mechanism can prevent rotation of a plate connected to the balance indicator of a gap gauge. … more As used herein, a "lock-out mechanism" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, system, assembly, hardware, software, firmware, circuit, module, or logic structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to prevent, mitigate, or stop operation of a balance indicator of a gap gauge such that the balance indicator does not report a balance status when the gap gauge is actuated. In one embodiment, the lock-out mechanism can prevent rotation of a plate connected to the balance indicator of a gap gauge.

As used herein, a "set configuration" refers to an arrangement and/or relationship between a set screw and a pin such that the set screw prevents rotation of the pin about a longitudinal axis of the pin. … more As used herein, a "set configuration" refers to an arrangement and/or relationship between a set screw and a pin such that the set screw prevents rotation of the pin about a longitudinal axis of the pin.

As used herein, an "unset configuration" refers to an arrangement and/or relationship between a set screw and a pin such that the set screw permits rotation of the pin about a longitudinal axis of the pin. … more As used herein, an "unset configuration" refers to an arrangement and/or relationship between a set screw and a pin such that the set screw permits rotation of the pin about a longitudinal axis of the pin.

As used herein, a "balance gauge" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, system, assembly, hardware, software, firmware, circuit, module, or logic structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to measure an attribute, characteristic, state, or condition of another structure or object or set of structures or objects. In one embodiment, the balance gauge is structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to measure a balance status between two or more structures. … more As used herein, a "balance gauge" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, system, assembly, hardware, software, firmware, circuit, module, or logic structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to measure an attribute, characteristic, state, or condition of another structure or object or set of structures or objects. In one embodiment, the balance gauge is structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to measure a balance status between two or more structures.

As used herein, a "medial condyle" refers to one of the two projections on the lower extremity, distal end, of femur, the other being the lateral condyle. The medial condyle is larger than the lateral (outer) condyle due to more weight bearing caused by the center of mass being medial to the knee. (Search "medial condyle" on Wikipedia.com May 12, 2020. Modified. Accessed Jan. 6, 2020.) … more As used herein, a "medial condyle" refers to one of the two projections on the lower extremity, distal end, of femur, the other being the lateral condyle. The medial condyle is larger than the lateral (outer) condyle due to more weight bearing caused by the center of mass being medial to the knee. (Search "medial condyle" on Wikipedia.com May 12, 2020. Modified. Accessed Jan. 6, 2020.)

As used herein, a "lateral condyle" refers to one of the two projections on the lower extremity, distal end, of the femur. The other one is the medial condyle. The lateral condyle is prominent and is broader both in its front-to-back and transverse diameters. (Search "lateral condyle" on Wikipedia.com April 17, 2020. Modified. Accessed Jan. 6, 2020.) … more As used herein, a "lateral condyle" refers to one of the two projections on the lower extremity, distal end, of the femur. The other one is the medial condyle. The lateral condyle is prominent and is broader both in its front-to-back and transverse diameters. (Search "lateral condyle" on Wikipedia.com April 17, 2020. Modified. Accessed Jan. 6, 2020.)

As used herein, a dial refers to a face upon which some measurement is registered usually by means of graduations and a pointer, such as a needle. ("dial." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2021. Web. 6 Jan. 2021. Modified.) … more As used herein, a dial refers to a face upon which some measurement is registered usually by means of graduations and a pointer, such as a needle. ("dial." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2021. Web. 6 Jan. 2021. Modified.)

As used herein, a "needle" refers to a long thin structure that may include a point at one end and a coupler for connecting the needle to another structure. … more As used herein, a "needle" refers to a long thin structure that may include a point at one end and a coupler for connecting the needle to another structure.

As used herein, a "gauge" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, system, assembly, hardware, software, firmware, circuit, module, or logic structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to measure an attribute, characteristic, state, or condition of another structure or object or set of structures or objects. In certain embodiments, a gauge may include an interface that permits a user to determine what measurement the gauge is measuring. … more As used herein, a "gauge" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, system, assembly, hardware, software, firmware, circuit, module, or logic structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to measure an attribute, characteristic, state, or condition of another structure or object or set of structures or objects. In certain embodiments, a gauge may include an interface that permits a user to determine what measurement the gauge is measuring.

As used herein, a "resected surface" refers to an outermost part or layer of a body structure that is exposed after a resection procedure. … more As used herein, a "resected surface" refers to an outermost part or layer of a body structure that is exposed after a resection procedure.

As used herein, a "follower" refers to a rigid structure that contacts a cam lobe profile. In one embodiment, the follower may translate motion of the cam to the follower and/or a structure connected to the follower. In certain embodiments, as the cam rotates the follower may slide along a contacting surface of the cam to thereby convert the rotary motion into a linear motion. A follower may also be referred to as a "cam follower" or "track follower." A cam follower is a type of structure, roller, or needle bearing designed to follow and/or contact a cam lobe profile of the cam. (Search "cam follower" on Wikipedia.com Nov. 13, 2020. Modified. Accessed Jan. 6, 2020.) Various kinds of followers can be used in the present disclosure. The type and shape of a cam follower may be based on the kind of surface of the follower (referred to as a follower face) that contacts a contacting surface of the cam. In one embodiment, the follower is a stud that comes to a point to form a knife edge follower. Alternatively, or in addition, the follower face can have a variety of other shapes including, but not limited to a flat face, a mushroom face, a cylindrical face, a curved face, a semispherical face, and the like. In addition, the follower can include a roller on the end that contacts the contacting surface of the cam. The roller on the end of the follower can enable the follower to roll and or slide along the contacting surface of the cam. … more As used herein, a "follower" refers to a rigid structure that contacts a cam lobe profile. In one embodiment, the follower may translate motion of the cam to the follower and/or a structure connected to the follower. In certain embodiments, as the cam rotates the follower may slide along a contacting surface of the cam to thereby convert the rotary motion into a linear motion. A follower may also be referred to as a "cam follower" or "track follower." A cam follower is a type of structure, roller, or needle bearing designed to follow and/or contact a cam lobe profile of the cam. (Search "cam follower" on Wikipedia.com Nov. 13, 2020. Modified. Accessed Jan. 6, 2020.) Various kinds of followers can be used in the present disclosure. The type and shape of a cam follower may be based on the kind of surface of the follower (referred to as a follower face) that contacts a contacting surface of the cam. In one embodiment, the follower is a stud that comes to a point to form a knife edge follower. Alternatively, or in addition, the follower face can have a variety of other shapes including, but not limited to a flat face, a mushroom face, a cylindrical face, a curved face, a semispherical face, and the like. In addition, the follower can include a roller on the end that contacts the contacting surface of the cam. The roller on the end of the follower can enable the follower to roll and or slide along the contacting surface of the cam.

As used herein, a "contacting surface" refers to a surface of a cam that contacts a follower. The orientation, placement, and position of the contacting surface can vary with the type of cam being used. In embodiments that use a radial cam the radial cam can have a central axis and the contacting surface can be a surface of the cam that follows a circumference of the radial cam about the central axis. … more As used herein, a "contacting surface" refers to a surface of a cam that contacts a follower. The orientation, placement, and position of the contacting surface can vary with the type of cam being used. In embodiments that use a radial cam the radial cam can have a central axis and the contacting surface can be a surface of the cam that follows a circumference of the radial cam about the central axis.

As used herein, a "radial cam" refers to a type of cam in which the cam has a central axis, and the contacting surface follows a circumference of the cam about the central axis. In a radial cam, the follower moves in a linear motion in a direction perpendicular to the central axis. … more As used herein, a "radial cam" refers to a type of cam in which the cam has a central axis, and the contacting surface follows a circumference of the cam about the central axis. In a radial cam, the follower moves in a linear motion in a direction perpendicular to the central axis.