As used herein, “edge” refers to a structure, boundary, or line where an object, surface, or area begins or ends. An edge can also refer to a boundary or perimeter between two structures, objects, or surfaces. An edge can also refer to a narrow part adjacent to a border. In certain embodiments, an edge can be a one dimensional or a two-dimensional structure that joins two adjacent structures or surfaces. Furthermore, an edge may be at a perimeter of an object or within a perimeter or boundary of an object. … more As used herein, “edge” refers to a structure, boundary, or line where an object, surface, or area begins or ends. An edge can also refer to a boundary or perimeter between two structures, objects, or surfaces. An edge can also refer to a narrow part adjacent to a border. In certain embodiments, an edge can be a one dimensional or a two-dimensional structure that joins two adjacent structures or surfaces. Furthermore, an edge may be at a perimeter of an object or within a perimeter or boundary of an object.

“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. … more “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.

As used herein, “corner" refers to a point or area where converging lines, edges, or sides meet. Corner can also refer to an angular part or space between meeting lines, edges, or borders near the vertex of an angle. … more As used herein, “corner" refers to a point or area where converging lines, edges, or sides meet. Corner can also refer to an angular part or space between meeting lines, edges, or borders near the vertex of an angle.

"Surface contouring" refers to a process, technique, or action that modifies, shapes, or refines a target material by removing, displacing, compressing, or otherwise altering portions of the material to achieve a desired surface profile and/or contour. Surface contouring may involve controlled removal or deformation of material to form specific geometric features, textures, or patterns. The modifications may include forming planar surfaces, curved surfaces, angled surfaces, stepped surfaces, recessed features, raised features, or any other structural variation in the target material. Surface contouring may be performed using cutting, abrading, rasping, grinding, carving, shaving, pressing, or similar mechanical, chemical, thermal, or other material-altering techniques. The process may be applied to a wide range of materials, including biological tissues such as bone, cartilage, or soft tissue, as well as non-biological materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, or natural materials. Surface contouring may be executed manually, semi-automatically, or automatically using tools, instruments, machines, or robotic systems specifically configured to modify the surface of the target material in a controlled manner. … more "Surface contouring" refers to a process, technique, or action that modifies, shapes, or refines a target material by removing, displacing, compressing, or otherwise altering portions of the material to achieve a desired surface profile and/or contour. Surface contouring may involve controlled removal or deformation of material to form specific geometric features, textures, or patterns. The modifications may include forming planar surfaces, curved surfaces, angled surfaces, stepped surfaces, recessed features, raised features, or any other structural variation in the target material. Surface contouring may be performed using cutting, abrading, rasping, grinding, carving, shaving, pressing, or similar mechanical, chemical, thermal, or other material-altering techniques. The process may be applied to a wide range of materials, including biological tissues such as bone, cartilage, or soft tissue, as well as non-biological materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, or natural materials. Surface contouring may be executed manually, semi-automatically, or automatically using tools, instruments, machines, or robotic systems specifically configured to modify the surface of the target material in a controlled manner.

"Surface contouring blade" refers to a cutting, rasping, or abrading instrument configured to modify, shape, or refine a target surface through controlled and/or precise material removal. A surface contouring blade may be designed to engage a variety of materials, including biological tissues such as bone, cartilage, soft tissue, or the like as well as non-biological materials in industrial or manufacturing applications. A surface contouring blade may include one or more cutting edges, a cutting face, set of cutting or abrading teeth, abrading surfaces, rasp features, or contouring structures arranged to facilitate precise and controlled surface modification. In certain embodiments, a surface contouring blade may be configured for use with a powered oscillation handpiece, rotary tool, or manual instrument, wherein the motion of the surface contouring blade influences the manner in which material is removed. The shape, size, and orientation of the surface contouring blade and its cutting or abrading features may be selected to optimize engagement with a target surface, ensuring controlled depth of cut, uniformity, and procedural accuracy. A surface contouring blade may include specialized geometries, such as curved, angled, or stepped configurations, to accommodate specific contouring requirements. A surface contouring blade may be manufactured from various materials, including but not limited to stainless steel, titanium, carbide, or composite materials, selected based on factors such as durability, cutting efficiency, and resistance to wear. The design of a surface contouring blade may be tailored for specific applications, such as orthopedic surgery, dental procedures, woodworking, or precision machining, where controlled surface modification is required. … more "Surface contouring blade" refers to a cutting, rasping, or abrading instrument configured to modify, shape, or refine a target surface through controlled and/or precise material removal. A surface contouring blade may be designed to engage a variety of materials, including biological tissues such as bone, cartilage, soft tissue, or the like as well as non-biological materials in industrial or manufacturing applications. A surface contouring blade may include one or more cutting edges, a cutting face, set of cutting or abrading teeth, abrading surfaces, rasp features, or contouring structures arranged to facilitate precise and controlled surface modification. In certain embodiments, a surface contouring blade may be configured for use with a powered oscillation handpiece, rotary tool, or manual instrument, wherein the motion of the surface contouring blade influences the manner in which material is removed. The shape, size, and orientation of the surface contouring blade and its cutting or abrading features may be selected to optimize engagement with a target surface, ensuring controlled depth of cut, uniformity, and procedural accuracy. A surface contouring blade may include specialized geometries, such as curved, angled, or stepped configurations, to accommodate specific contouring requirements. A surface contouring blade may be manufactured from various materials, including but not limited to stainless steel, titanium, carbide, or composite materials, selected based on factors such as durability, cutting efficiency, and resistance to wear. The design of a surface contouring blade may be tailored for specific applications, such as orthopedic surgery, dental procedures, woodworking, or precision machining, where controlled surface modification is required.

"Contour" refers to an outline representing or bounding a shape or form of an object. Contour can also refer to an outside limit of an object, area, or surface of the object. … more "Contour" refers to an outline representing or bounding a shape or form of an object. Contour can also refer to an outside limit of an object, area, or surface of the object.

As used herein, a “condition” refers to a state of something with regard to its appearance, state, quality, or working order. In certain aspects, a condition may refer to a patient's state of health or physical fitness or the state of health or physical fitness of an organ or anatomical part of a patient. In certain embodiments, a condition may refer to an illness, pain, discomfort, defect, disease, or deformity of a patient or of an organ or anatomical part of a patient. … more As used herein, a “condition” refers to a state of something with regard to its appearance, state, quality, or working order. In certain aspects, a condition may refer to a patient's state of health or physical fitness or the state of health or physical fitness of an organ or anatomical part of a patient. In certain embodiments, a condition may refer to an illness, pain, discomfort, defect, disease, or deformity of a patient or of an organ or anatomical part of a patient.

“Network” or “Computer Network” refers to a collection of two or more computing devices, systems, or components that are coupled to each other in such a way that they can exchange data, requests, responses, messages, signals, or other communications. The interconnect between the devices may include physical connections, wireless connections, optical links, satellite links, virtualized links, or any combination thereof. A network may be local or wide-area, public or private, wired or wireless, centralized, distributed, cloud-based, peer-to-peer, or configured in any topology, or the like. … more “Network” or “Computer Network” refers to a collection of two or more computing devices, systems, or components that are coupled to each other in such a way that they can exchange data, requests, responses, messages, signals, or other communications. The interconnect between the devices may include physical connections, wireless connections, optical links, satellite links, virtualized links, or any combination thereof. A network may be local or wide-area, public or private, wired or wireless, centralized, distributed, cloud-based, peer-to-peer, or configured in any topology, or the like.

“Annotated Image” refers to any digital image, radiographic image, fluoroscopic image, video frame, video sequence, three-dimensional rendering, or the like, that includes one or more annotations, markings, overlays, augmentations, or the like. Annotations may include, without limitation, landmarks, lines, curves, indicators, measurements, text, predictive markings, graphical objects, or the like, and may be static, dynamic, interactive, or generated in response to user input. An annotated image may depict any projection or view, including anterior–posterior (AP), lateral (LAT), oblique, axial, weight-bearing, non-weight-bearing, or the like. In one embodiment, an “annotated AP image” is an annotated image depicting an AP projection or view (including dorsoplantar (DP) equivalents). In one embodiment, an “annotated LAT image” is an annotated image depicting a lateral projection or view. The annotated image may be structured in various ways, including as an original image with an overlay, as an original image with metadata defining the placement of annotations and/or measurements, or as a combined data file that integrates both image data and annotation data, or the like. The annotated image may be generated in whole or in part by computational techniques, including software modules, artificial intelligence systems, machine learning models, deep learning models, large language models (LLMs), or the like. The annotated image may represent anatomic data, predictive data, or simulation data, and may be displayed, stored, transmitted, or further processed in various permutations, including single images, video sequences, interactive user interfaces, or the like. In one embodiment, annotated AP images and annotated LAT images are generated from radiographs, fluoroscopic frames, reconstructed projections or views, or digital photographs of displayed radiographic images, and the like. … more “Annotated Image” refers to any digital image, radiographic image, fluoroscopic image, video frame, video sequence, three-dimensional rendering, or the like, that includes one or more annotations, markings, overlays, augmentations, or the like. Annotations may include, without limitation, landmarks, lines, curves, indicators, measurements, text, predictive markings, graphical objects, or the like, and may be static, dynamic, interactive, or generated in response to user input. An annotated image may depict any projection or view, including anterior–posterior (AP), lateral (LAT), oblique, axial, weight-bearing, non-weight-bearing, or the like. In one embodiment, an “annotated AP image” is an annotated image depicting an AP projection or view (including dorsoplantar (DP) equivalents). In one embodiment, an “annotated LAT image” is an annotated image depicting a lateral projection or view. The annotated image may be structured in various ways, including as an original image with an overlay, as an original image with metadata defining the placement of annotations and/or measurements, or as a combined data file that integrates both image data and annotation data, or the like. The annotated image may be generated in whole or in part by computational techniques, including software modules, artificial intelligence systems, machine learning models, deep learning models, large language models (LLMs), or the like. The annotated image may represent anatomic data, predictive data, or simulation data, and may be displayed, stored, transmitted, or further processed in various permutations, including single images, video sequences, interactive user interfaces, or the like. In one embodiment, annotated AP images and annotated LAT images are generated from radiographs, fluoroscopic frames, reconstructed projections or views, or digital photographs of displayed radiographic images, and the like.

“Viewfinder Overlay” refers to a graphical element, display aid, or interface presented on a display of a device, such as a mobile device, camera, or imaging system, that assists a user in capturing an image. A viewfinder overlay may provide alignment cues, boundary indicators, targeting reticles, crosshairs, grids, framing boxes, shading, highlighting, or other visual markers, or the like, to guide the positioning of a subject within a field of view. In certain embodiments, a viewfinder overlay may be used during capture of a radiographic image displayed on a screen to ensure that the radiograph is properly aligned, centered, and scaled relative to the device’s camera. A viewfinder overlay may be static or dynamic, may change appearance in response to detected motion or alignment, and may provide visual, auditory, or haptic feedback to the user. Examples include overlays that change color when alignment is achieved, gridlines that indicate perspective or scale, or bounding boxes that indicate when an image of interest is positioned within a capture region, or the like. … more “Viewfinder Overlay” refers to a graphical element, display aid, or interface presented on a display of a device, such as a mobile device, camera, or imaging system, that assists a user in capturing an image. A viewfinder overlay may provide alignment cues, boundary indicators, targeting reticles, crosshairs, grids, framing boxes, shading, highlighting, or other visual markers, or the like, to guide the positioning of a subject within a field of view. In certain embodiments, a viewfinder overlay may be used during capture of a radiographic image displayed on a screen to ensure that the radiograph is properly aligned, centered, and scaled relative to the device’s camera. A viewfinder overlay may be static or dynamic, may change appearance in response to detected motion or alignment, and may provide visual, auditory, or haptic feedback to the user. Examples include overlays that change color when alignment is achieved, gridlines that indicate perspective or scale, or bounding boxes that indicate when an image of interest is positioned within a capture region, or the like.

“Correction Procedure” refers to any method, technique, workflow, treatment, operation, intervention, or the like that is intended to produce a correction. Examples include, without limitation, surgical procedures (e.g., osteotomy, arthrodesis, soft-tissue balancing), minimally invasive or percutaneous techniques, intraoperative adjustments, image-guided manipulations, external fixation adjustments, orthotic or prosthetic fitting, bracing, casting, physical therapy protocols, rehabilitation regimens, pharmacologic or biologic interventions, staged or combined approaches, and the like. A correction procedure may be performed on one or more parts of a foot and/or ankle and may include invasive surgical procedures and/or minimally invasive surgical procedures. Foot and ankle examples of correction procedures include, without limitation, Lapidus procedures (first tarsometatarsal arthrodesis), metatarsus adductus corrections (including metatarsal base osteotomies or soft-tissue balancing), Akin osteotomy, Chevron (Austin) distal metatarsal osteotomy, Scarf osteotomy, proximal metatarsal osteotomy, Weil osteotomy, Cotton osteotomy (medial cuneiform opening wedge), Evans lateral column lengthening, medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy (MDCO), Dwyer or other calcaneal closing-wedge osteotomies, first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis, cheilectomy, bunionette correction, hammertoe correction (PIP arthrodesis or arthroplasty), gastrocnemius recession, Achilles tendon lengthening, plantar fascia release, spring-ligament repair, posterior tibial tendon procedures (including Kidner), Lisfranc arthrodesis, tarsal coalition resection, lateral ligament reconstruction (Broström), subtalar arthrodesis, arthrodesis, and the like. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) examples of correction procedures include, without limitation, percutaneous or arthroscopically assisted techniques such as MICA/PECA (minimally invasive/percutaneous Chevron-Akin bunion correction), DMMO (distal minimally invasive metatarsal osteotomy) for lesser metatarsals, percutaneous Akin osteotomy, percutaneous distal or proximal metatarsal osteotomies, percutaneous bunionette osteotomy, minimally invasive or percutaneous Lapidus arthrodesis, minimally invasive cheilectomy, endoscopic or percutaneous gastrocnemius recession, percutaneous Achilles tendon lengthening, endoscopic plantar fasciotomy, arthroscopic Broström lateral ligament repair, endoscopic calcaneoplasty for Haglund deformity, percutaneous MDCO or Dwyer calcaneal osteotomy, minimally invasive subtalar arthrodesis, arthroscopically assisted Lisfranc reduction/arthrodesis, percutaneous hammertoe correction (including PIP arthrodesis with intramedullary fixation), percutaneous screw fixation of fractures or osteotomies, and the like. A correction procedure may be planned, simulated, rehearsed, or executed in one or multiple stages, may use instruments, devices, implants, or software, and may be performed manually, robotically, or via computer-assisted systems, and the like. A correction procedure may include procedures that comport to conventional standard of care, as well as standard of care procedures that have certain measurements, corrections, a planned change in measurements, a correction intended to produce different measurements, adjustments, edits, or changes applied. These modifications may be based on surgeon discretion, user preferences, patient preferences, institutional protocols, system-generated recommendations, software-generated recommendations, colleague input, or other factors. In certain embodiments, a correction procedure may be tailored to optimize clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, workflow efficiency, or procedural safety, or the like. … more “Correction Procedure” refers to any method, technique, workflow, treatment, operation, intervention, or the like that is intended to produce a correction. Examples include, without limitation, surgical procedures (e.g., osteotomy, arthrodesis, soft-tissue balancing), minimally invasive or percutaneous techniques, intraoperative adjustments, image-guided manipulations, external fixation adjustments, orthotic or prosthetic fitting, bracing, casting, physical therapy protocols, rehabilitation regimens, pharmacologic or biologic interventions, staged or combined approaches, and the like. A correction procedure may be performed on one or more parts of a foot and/or ankle and may include invasive surgical procedures and/or minimally invasive surgical procedures. Foot and ankle examples of correction procedures include, without limitation, Lapidus procedures (first tarsometatarsal arthrodesis), metatarsus adductus corrections (including metatarsal base osteotomies or soft-tissue balancing), Akin osteotomy, Chevron (Austin) distal metatarsal osteotomy, Scarf osteotomy, proximal metatarsal osteotomy, Weil osteotomy, Cotton osteotomy (medial cuneiform opening wedge), Evans lateral column lengthening, medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy (MDCO), Dwyer or other calcaneal closing-wedge osteotomies, first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis, cheilectomy, bunionette correction, hammertoe correction (PIP arthrodesis or arthroplasty), gastrocnemius recession, Achilles tendon lengthening, plantar fascia release, spring-ligament repair, posterior tibial tendon procedures (including Kidner), Lisfranc arthrodesis, tarsal coalition resection, lateral ligament reconstruction (Broström), subtalar arthrodesis, arthrodesis, and the like. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) examples of correction procedures include, without limitation, percutaneous or arthroscopically assisted techniques such as MICA/PECA (minimally invasive/percutaneous Chevron-Akin bunion correction), DMMO (distal minimally invasive metatarsal osteotomy) for lesser metatarsals, percutaneous Akin osteotomy, percutaneous distal or proximal metatarsal osteotomies, percutaneous bunionette osteotomy, minimally invasive or percutaneous Lapidus arthrodesis, minimally invasive cheilectomy, endoscopic or percutaneous gastrocnemius recession, percutaneous Achilles tendon lengthening, endoscopic plantar fasciotomy, arthroscopic Broström lateral ligament repair, endoscopic calcaneoplasty for Haglund deformity, percutaneous MDCO or Dwyer calcaneal osteotomy, minimally invasive subtalar arthrodesis, arthroscopically assisted Lisfranc reduction/arthrodesis, percutaneous hammertoe correction (including PIP arthrodesis with intramedullary fixation), percutaneous screw fixation of fractures or osteotomies, and the like. A correction procedure may be planned, simulated, rehearsed, or executed in one or multiple stages, may use instruments, devices, implants, or software, and may be performed manually, robotically, or via computer-assisted systems, and the like. A correction procedure may include procedures that comport to conventional standard of care, as well as standard of care procedures that have certain measurements, corrections, a planned change in measurements, a correction intended to produce different measurements, adjustments, edits, or changes applied. These modifications may be based on surgeon discretion, user preferences, patient preferences, institutional protocols, system-generated recommendations, software-generated recommendations, colleague input, or other factors. In certain embodiments, a correction procedure may be tailored to optimize clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, workflow efficiency, or procedural safety, or the like.

“Relief Surface” refers to the surface region of a component that defines the relief, which may be planar, curved, faceted, stepped, or otherwise contoured, and may extend partially or fully along a feature. Relief surfaces may be optimized to enhance performance in surgical, industrial, or mechanical applications. Examples include relief surfaces adjacent to rasping teeth, clearance regions behind cutting edges, chamfered surfaces on fasteners, or recessed surfaces on bearing components, or the like. … more “Relief Surface” refers to the surface region of a component that defines the relief, which may be planar, curved, faceted, stepped, or otherwise contoured, and may extend partially or fully along a feature. Relief surfaces may be optimized to enhance performance in surgical, industrial, or mechanical applications. Examples include relief surfaces adjacent to rasping teeth, clearance regions behind cutting edges, chamfered surfaces on fasteners, or recessed surfaces on bearing components, or the like.

“Relief” refers to a feature in a mechanical component or tool that reduces material, offsets a surface, or otherwise modifies geometry to provide clearance, reduce stress concentrations, minimize friction, facilitate assembly, or improve functionality. A relief may take the form of a recess, groove, cutout, chamfer, taper, clearance area, or similar structure, or the like, that prevents unwanted contact, interference, or excessive material buildup. In the context of cutting tools, abrading tools, rasp features, or osteoplasty instruments, a relief may include a clearance angle, back-off region, or relief surface positioned adjacent to a cutting edge, rasp tooth, or working surface to control engagement, reduce drag, improve chip or debris evacuation, and extend tool life. … more “Relief” refers to a feature in a mechanical component or tool that reduces material, offsets a surface, or otherwise modifies geometry to provide clearance, reduce stress concentrations, minimize friction, facilitate assembly, or improve functionality. A relief may take the form of a recess, groove, cutout, chamfer, taper, clearance area, or similar structure, or the like, that prevents unwanted contact, interference, or excessive material buildup. In the context of cutting tools, abrading tools, rasp features, or osteoplasty instruments, a relief may include a clearance angle, back-off region, or relief surface positioned adjacent to a cutting edge, rasp tooth, or working surface to control engagement, reduce drag, improve chip or debris evacuation, and extend tool life.

"Tip" refers to a feature, portion, or part of a tooth or similar cutting element of a tool, apparatus, or structural component configured to engage, cut, abrade, or otherwise interact with a target material or surface. The tip typically represents the leading, terminal, or distal portion of the tooth and may include a sharp point, edge, surface, or apex specifically configured or designed to facilitate penetration, cutting, or material removal. The geometry and characteristics of a tip may vary based on the intended application, material to be cut, and desired cutting performance. A tip may be defined, characterized, or measured relative to one or more reference dimensions, axes, planes, or geometric or functional features of the tooth or associated cutting structure. Components having a tip include, without limitation, cutting teeth, teeth, bone-engagement features, abrading features, abrading teeth, rasping features, blades, drills, cutters, cutting features, wedge structures, or other engineered cutting elements utilized in mechanical, surgical, or manufacturing processes. … more "Tip" refers to a feature, portion, or part of a tooth or similar cutting element of a tool, apparatus, or structural component configured to engage, cut, abrade, or otherwise interact with a target material or surface. The tip typically represents the leading, terminal, or distal portion of the tooth and may include a sharp point, edge, surface, or apex specifically configured or designed to facilitate penetration, cutting, or material removal. The geometry and characteristics of a tip may vary based on the intended application, material to be cut, and desired cutting performance. A tip may be defined, characterized, or measured relative to one or more reference dimensions, axes, planes, or geometric or functional features of the tooth or associated cutting structure. Components having a tip include, without limitation, cutting teeth, teeth, bone-engagement features, abrading features, abrading teeth, rasping features, blades, drills, cutters, cutting features, wedge structures, or other engineered cutting elements utilized in mechanical, surgical, or manufacturing processes.

As used herein, “cutting edge” refers to an edge designed, adapted, configured, or engineered to facilitate cutting into another structure or object to remove parts of the structure or object and/or to cut through the structure or object . Examples of a cutting edge, include, but are not limited to, an edge of a knife, tooth, blade, saw, cutting feature, abrading feature, or the like. … more As used herein, “cutting edge” refers to an edge designed, adapted, configured, or engineered to facilitate cutting into another structure or object to remove parts of the structure or object and/or to cut through the structure or object . Examples of a cutting edge, include, but are not limited to, an edge of a knife, tooth, blade, saw, cutting feature, abrading feature, or the like.

“Ridge” refers to a line, edge, or elongate intersection formed where two surfaces, planes, or faces meet, often projecting or raised relative to adjacent areas. A ridge may be linear, arcuate, angular, or irregular, and may serve to concentrate forces, define cutting or abrading edges, or provide structural reinforcement. In certain embodiments, a ridge may be defined by the junction of two triangular planar surfaces of a cutting or rasping feature. Examples include the shared ridge formed between adjacent planar surfaces of a rasp feature, the raised ridge of a tooth, spike, cutting feature, or an elongate ridge formed along a surface, or the like. … more “Ridge” refers to a line, edge, or elongate intersection formed where two surfaces, planes, or faces meet, often projecting or raised relative to adjacent areas. A ridge may be linear, arcuate, angular, or irregular, and may serve to concentrate forces, define cutting or abrading edges, or provide structural reinforcement. In certain embodiments, a ridge may be defined by the junction of two triangular planar surfaces of a cutting or rasping feature. Examples include the shared ridge formed between adjacent planar surfaces of a rasp feature, the raised ridge of a tooth, spike, cutting feature, or an elongate ridge formed along a surface, or the like.

“Post” refers to an elongate structural member or edge that extends from a surface or base of a structure toward another region, such as between a base corner and an upper vertex, to provide spacing, support, alignment, or positioning. A post may form part of a solid body, such as an edge of a three-dimensional feature, or may be defined as a projection extending outward from a base or surface. A post may have a circular, polygonal, rectilinear, curved, or irregular cross-sectional shape, may be solid or hollow, and may be straight, tapered, or curved. Posts may function as supports, connectors, projections, edges, or guides, depending on the instrument design. Examples include the edges of a pyramidal rasp tooth, upright supports of a rasp feature extending from a base, or elongate stems of a structural frame, or the like. … more “Post” refers to an elongate structural member or edge that extends from a surface or base of a structure toward another region, such as between a base corner and an upper vertex, to provide spacing, support, alignment, or positioning. A post may form part of a solid body, such as an edge of a three-dimensional feature, or may be defined as a projection extending outward from a base or surface. A post may have a circular, polygonal, rectilinear, curved, or irregular cross-sectional shape, may be solid or hollow, and may be straight, tapered, or curved. Posts may function as supports, connectors, projections, edges, or guides, depending on the instrument design. Examples include the edges of a pyramidal rasp tooth, upright supports of a rasp feature extending from a base, or elongate stems of a structural frame, or the like.

“Paddle Shape” refers to a generally widened, flattened, or elongate form resembling a blade, plate, or surface that may be used to contact, support, or engage another surface. A paddle shape may include forms that are flat, curved, contoured, rounded, tapered, or otherwise configured to provide an expanded working area relative to an adjoining stem, shank, or body portion. In certain embodiments, a paddle shape may include a curved region on a distal end, a tapered region on a proximal end, and a planar region disposed between the curved and tapered regions, thereby providing a geometry that balances access, visibility, and surface engagement. Paddle-shaped structures may be symmetrical or asymmetrical, rigid or flexible, and may serve functions such as cutting, abrading, rasping, smoothing, or supporting, depending on the instrument design. Examples include paddle-shaped feet of rasp blades, paddle-shaped ends of surgical instruments, paddle-shaped supports in fixtures, or the like. … more “Paddle Shape” refers to a generally widened, flattened, or elongate form resembling a blade, plate, or surface that may be used to contact, support, or engage another surface. A paddle shape may include forms that are flat, curved, contoured, rounded, tapered, or otherwise configured to provide an expanded working area relative to an adjoining stem, shank, or body portion. In certain embodiments, a paddle shape may include a curved region on a distal end, a tapered region on a proximal end, and a planar region disposed between the curved and tapered regions, thereby providing a geometry that balances access, visibility, and surface engagement. Paddle-shaped structures may be symmetrical or asymmetrical, rigid or flexible, and may serve functions such as cutting, abrading, rasping, smoothing, or supporting, depending on the instrument design. Examples include paddle-shaped feet of rasp blades, paddle-shaped ends of surgical instruments, paddle-shaped supports in fixtures, or the like.

“Reciprocating Drive Direction” refers to a directional axis or path of motion along which a component of an instrument, tool, or device is driven back and forth in a repeating cycle. The reciprocating drive direction is typically linear or substantially linear relative to a longitudinal axis, reference axis, or other structural orientation. A reciprocating drive direction may be generated by powered mechanisms such as electromechanical drives, pneumatic drives, hydraulic drives, or the like, or by manual actuation. The reciprocating drive direction governs how a working surface, such as a cutting edge, abrading feature, rasp surface, or other functional structure, engages a target surface, enabling controlled removal, shaping, resection, contouring, or refinement of material. Examples include back-and-forth strokes along a longitudinal axis, reciprocation along a guide path, or reciprocation constrained within a defined range, or the like. … more “Reciprocating Drive Direction” refers to a directional axis or path of motion along which a component of an instrument, tool, or device is driven back and forth in a repeating cycle. The reciprocating drive direction is typically linear or substantially linear relative to a longitudinal axis, reference axis, or other structural orientation. A reciprocating drive direction may be generated by powered mechanisms such as electromechanical drives, pneumatic drives, hydraulic drives, or the like, or by manual actuation. The reciprocating drive direction governs how a working surface, such as a cutting edge, abrading feature, rasp surface, or other functional structure, engages a target surface, enabling controlled removal, shaping, resection, contouring, or refinement of material. Examples include back-and-forth strokes along a longitudinal axis, reciprocation along a guide path, or reciprocation constrained within a defined range, or the like.

"Base" refers to a main or central structure, component, or part of a structure. A base is often a structure, component, or part upon which, or from which other structures extend into, out of, away from, are coupled to, or connect to. A base may have a variety of geometric shapes and configurations. A base may be rigid or pliable. A base may be solid or hollow. A base can have any number of sides. In one embodiment, a base may include a housing, frame, or framework for a larger system, component, structure, or device. In certain embodiments, a base can be a part at the bottom or underneath a structure designed to extend or to be extended vertically when the structure is in a desired configuration or position. Certain bones such as a metatarsal bone can include a base as one structural component of the bone. … more "Base" refers to a main or central structure, component, or part of a structure. A base is often a structure, component, or part upon which, or from which other structures extend into, out of, away from, are coupled to, or connect to. A base may have a variety of geometric shapes and configurations. A base may be rigid or pliable. A base may be solid or hollow. A base can have any number of sides. In one embodiment, a base may include a housing, frame, or framework for a larger system, component, structure, or device. In certain embodiments, a base can be a part at the bottom or underneath a structure designed to extend or to be extended vertically when the structure is in a desired configuration or position. Certain bones such as a metatarsal bone can include a base as one structural component of the bone.