Term #2,144
bone-facing side
Claim Term
bone-facing side
Origin matter
Malleolar Takedown Guide
Reference Case 1
PER-34PROV
Date Added
1/11/24
Created
1/11/24, 9:53 PM
Modified
2/2/24, 7:07 PM
Full Desc
As used herein, "bone-facing side" refers to a side of an object, structure, instrument, or apparatus, such as an implant or instrument that is oriented toward or faces one or more bones of a patient when a device that includes the bone-facing side is in use. In one aspect, the bone-facing side may abut, touch, or contact a surface of a bone. In another aspect, the bone-facing side or parts of the bone-facing side may be close to, but not abut, touch, or contact a surface of the bone.