Term #2,220
wedge osteotomy blade
Claim Term
wedge osteotomy blade
Origin matter
WEDGE OSTEOTOMY BLADE
Reference Case 1
TMC-PAT-6PROV
Date Added
3/18/25
Created
3/18/25, 1:32 PM
Modified
9/10/25, 4:39 PM
Full Desc
“Wedge osteotomy blade” refers to a tool, apparatus, or device configured to engage with an oscillation handpiece for performing wedge-shaped bone resections ("bone wedge") or wedge osteotomies. A wedge osteotomy blade includes a cutting edge with a width or thickness that increases progressively across the cut face.
A wedge osteotomy blade operates by oscillating through a defined arc, interacting with a bone or other target object to remove material and simultaneously form a wedge-shaped resection. The progressive increase in thickness along the cut face allows the wedge osteotomy blade to create an osteotomy with diverging planes in a single pass, forming a wedge shape that may facilitate correction of alignment, angular deformities, or structural modification of bones.
The wedge osteotomy blade may include a plurality of cutting teeth or similar cutting features that engage with the target object through cutting, abrading, or scraping actions. These cutting features may vary in thickness or geometry to control the final wedge shape produced in the target object, providing the user precision and control over the extent of bone removal and angle of correction.
A wedge osteotomy blade may be adaptable to various powered oscillation handpieces, including those designed for general-purpose oscillating blades or specialized surgical instruments. The blade’s geometry may be tailored for specific surgical procedures, from aggressive wedge formation to fine precision reshaping, allowing surgeons or users to achieve desired clinical outcomes efficiently and accurately.
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