“Instrument” refers to any apparatus, device, or object that can be used by a user. An instrument may be used for a specific or a generic purpose. An instrument may also be referred to as instrumentation. Instrumentation may refer to a single instrument and/or a plurality of instruments. An instrument may be specifically designed, constructed or fabricated for use by a specific user, for a single use, and/or for a plurality of uses. A patient specific instrument is one example of an instrument. … more “Instrument” refers to any apparatus, device, or object that can be used by a user. An instrument may be used for a specific or a generic purpose. An instrument may also be referred to as instrumentation. Instrumentation may refer to a single instrument and/or a plurality of instruments. An instrument may be specifically designed, constructed or fabricated for use by a specific user, for a single use, and/or for a plurality of uses. A patient specific instrument is one example of an instrument.

"Prescription" or "Prescribed" refers to an instruction, request, direction, determination, designation, authorization, and/or order, as by a physician or nurse practitioner, for the administration of a medicine, preparation of an implant, preparation of an instrument, preparation of a model, or other intervention. Often a prescription is written. Prescription can also refer to the prescribed medicine or intervention. (Search "prescription" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Accessed 3 May 2023. Modified.) … more "Prescription" or "Prescribed" refers to an instruction, request, direction, determination, designation, authorization, and/or order, as by a physician or nurse practitioner, for the administration of a medicine, preparation of an implant, preparation of an instrument, preparation of a model, or other intervention. Often a prescription is written. Prescription can also refer to the prescribed medicine or intervention. (Search "prescription" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Accessed 3 May 2023. Modified.)

“Revised model” or "Modified model" or “Corrected model” refers to a model that has been changed from an original condition to an altered or changed or revised condition. Generally, an original model is used to create the revised/corrected model. Alternatively, a revised model can be generated from scratch. A revised model can include a computer model and/or a physical tangible 3D model. Often the original model exists in a digital form on a computer. Such models can be referred to as CAD models. … more “Revised model” or "Modified model" or “Corrected model” refers to a model that has been changed from an original condition to an altered or changed or revised condition. Generally, an original model is used to create the revised/corrected model. Alternatively, a revised model can be generated from scratch. A revised model can include a computer model and/or a physical tangible 3D model. Often the original model exists in a digital form on a computer. Such models can be referred to as CAD models.

“Osseous anatomy” refers to one or more bones positioned, organized, oriented, coupled to, and/or related to each other in a patient. The osseous anatomy includes any aspects of each of the one or more bones of the anatomy of a patient. Osseous anatomy can refer to a single bone or a collection of bones for a particular anatomical structure including but not limited to a foot, an ankle, a leg, a knee, a hip, a spine, a hand, an elbow, an arm, a shoulder, a neck, and a skull. Osseous anatomy can refer to a healthy bone or bones, a collection of healthy and unhealthy bones, a collection of anatomically positioned bones and/or a collection of deformed bones, and the like. … more “Osseous anatomy” refers to one or more bones positioned, organized, oriented, coupled to, and/or related to each other in a patient. The osseous anatomy includes any aspects of each of the one or more bones of the anatomy of a patient. Osseous anatomy can refer to a single bone or a collection of bones for a particular anatomical structure including but not limited to a foot, an ankle, a leg, a knee, a hip, a spine, a hand, an elbow, an arm, a shoulder, a neck, and a skull. Osseous anatomy can refer to a healthy bone or bones, a collection of healthy and unhealthy bones, a collection of anatomically positioned bones and/or a collection of deformed bones, and the like.

“Deformed osseous anatomy” refers to one or more anatomical structures that include or are one or more bones of a patient. The deformed osseous anatomy includes at least one bone that is a deformed bone condition. A deformed osseous anatomy can include a single bone or a collection of bones for a particular anatomical structure including but not limited to a foot, an ankle, a leg, a knee, a hip, a spine, a hand, an elbow, an arm, a shoulder, a neck, and a skull. Deformed osseous anatomy can further include abnormalities or deviations from the typical or expected structure, shape, size, or alignment of bones within the body. Deformed osseous anatomy involves variations or distortions in bone morphology that may result from congenital conditions, genetic disorders, developmental anomalies, trauma, disease processes, and/or other factors. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat Feb. 9, 2024). … more “Deformed osseous anatomy” refers to one or more anatomical structures that include or are one or more bones of a patient. The deformed osseous anatomy includes at least one bone that is a deformed bone condition. A deformed osseous anatomy can include a single bone or a collection of bones for a particular anatomical structure including but not limited to a foot, an ankle, a leg, a knee, a hip, a spine, a hand, an elbow, an arm, a shoulder, a neck, and a skull. Deformed osseous anatomy can further include abnormalities or deviations from the typical or expected structure, shape, size, or alignment of bones within the body. Deformed osseous anatomy involves variations or distortions in bone morphology that may result from congenital conditions, genetic disorders, developmental anomalies, trauma, disease processes, and/or other factors. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat Feb. 9, 2024).

“Adjustable interconnect” refers to an interconnect that connects or coupled a first structure to a second structure a single position and/or orientation relative to each other. Furthermore, an adjustable interconnect includes a device, component, mechanism, and/or system configured to permit adjustment of a single position and/or orientation of at least one of the first structure in relation to the second structure. In certain embodiments, an adjustable interconnect can also maintain a new position and/or orientation of the first structure relative to the second structure after an adjustment to the position and/or orientation of at least one of the first structure and the second structure. … more “Adjustable interconnect” refers to an interconnect that connects or coupled a first structure to a second structure a single position and/or orientation relative to each other. Furthermore, an adjustable interconnect includes a device, component, mechanism, and/or system configured to permit adjustment of a single position and/or orientation of at least one of the first structure in relation to the second structure. In certain embodiments, an adjustable interconnect can also maintain a new position and/or orientation of the first structure relative to the second structure after an adjustment to the position and/or orientation of at least one of the first structure and the second structure.

“Detachable interconnect” refers to an interconnect that is configured to permit two structures connected by the interconnect to be decoupled without damaging the interconnect. In certain embodiments, a detachable interconnect may connect two structures such that the structures remain in a single position and/or orientation until the two structures a detached by decoupling the interconnect. … more “Detachable interconnect” refers to an interconnect that is configured to permit two structures connected by the interconnect to be decoupled without damaging the interconnect. In certain embodiments, a detachable interconnect may connect two structures such that the structures remain in a single position and/or orientation until the two structures a detached by decoupling the interconnect.

“Rigid interconnect” refers to an interconnect that is rigid such that two structures connected by the interconnect remain in a single position and/or orientation and can not be repositioned without breaking or decoupling or disconnecting the interconnect. … more “Rigid interconnect” refers to an interconnect that is rigid such that two structures connected by the interconnect remain in a single position and/or orientation and can not be repositioned without breaking or decoupling or disconnecting the interconnect.

“3D physical bone model” refers to a bone model that is represented in a tangible, physical form and has three-dimensions. A 3D physical bone model may include or model a single bone or may include or model a plurality of bones. A 3D physical bone model that includes a plurality of bone models may be configured such that bone models of the plurality of bone models are positioned and/or oriented with the 3D physical bone model as corresponding bones are positioned and/or oriented in a subject of the 3D physical bone model (e.g., a patient). A 3D physical bone model that includes a plurality of bone models may be referred to as an assembly of 3d physical bone models because each bone model of the assembly may also be a 3D physical bone model. In certain embodiments, 3D physical bone models of a 3D physical bone model may be coupled, connected, or related to each other in the same or a similar manner to how corresponding bones are coupled, connected, or related to each other in a subject for a 3D physical bone model. … more “3D physical bone model” refers to a bone model that is represented in a tangible, physical form and has three-dimensions. A 3D physical bone model may include or model a single bone or may include or model a plurality of bones. A 3D physical bone model that includes a plurality of bone models may be configured such that bone models of the plurality of bone models are positioned and/or oriented with the 3D physical bone model as corresponding bones are positioned and/or oriented in a subject of the 3D physical bone model (e.g., a patient). A 3D physical bone model that includes a plurality of bone models may be referred to as an assembly of 3d physical bone models because each bone model of the assembly may also be a 3D physical bone model. In certain embodiments, 3D physical bone models of a 3D physical bone model may be coupled, connected, or related to each other in the same or a similar manner to how corresponding bones are coupled, connected, or related to each other in a subject for a 3D physical bone model.

“Deformed bone condition” refers to any of a variety of conditions of bones of a patient are different from normal, standard or accepted bone conditions. Generally, a deformed bone condition refers to an orientation, position, and/or alignment of one or more bones of the patient relative to other anatomical structures of the body of the patient that is atypical, abnormal, and/or different from average characteristics. Deformed bone conditions may be caused by or result from deformities, misalignment, malrotation, fractures, joint failure, and/or the like. A deformed bone condition includes, but is not limited to, any angular deformities of one or more bone segments in either the lower or upper extremities (for example, tibial deformities, calcaneal deformities, femoral deformities, and radial deformities). … more “Deformed bone condition” refers to any of a variety of conditions of bones of a patient are different from normal, standard or accepted bone conditions. Generally, a deformed bone condition refers to an orientation, position, and/or alignment of one or more bones of the patient relative to other anatomical structures of the body of the patient that is atypical, abnormal, and/or different from average characteristics. Deformed bone conditions may be caused by or result from deformities, misalignment, malrotation, fractures, joint failure, and/or the like. A deformed bone condition includes, but is not limited to, any angular deformities of one or more bone segments in either the lower or upper extremities (for example, tibial deformities, calcaneal deformities, femoral deformities, and radial deformities).

“Interconnect” refers to a structure configured to join at least two other structures. In one embodiment, the interconnect may be a mechanical structure that may physically connect one structure to another structure. In other embodiments, an interconnect may be embodied as a fastener that enables permanent or temporary joining of one structure to another structure. In still other embodiments, an interconnect may be embodied as a joint or hinge configured to enable one or both structured joined by the interconnect to move relative to each other while remaining joined. In one embodiment, the interconnect may be configured to convey fluid and/or an electric signal between the at least two other structures. For example, the interconnect may comprise a channel or tube configured to convey air between a first opening and a second opening in the channel or tube. Examples of an interconnect include, but are not limited to, a pipe, a tunnel, a chamber a channel, or the like. Other examples of an interconnect include, but are not limited to, solid material that can be additively manufactured between two structures, a magnet, a snap, a hook and loop system, a spring, a tether, or the like. … more “Interconnect” refers to a structure configured to join at least two other structures. In one embodiment, the interconnect may be a mechanical structure that may physically connect one structure to another structure. In other embodiments, an interconnect may be embodied as a fastener that enables permanent or temporary joining of one structure to another structure. In still other embodiments, an interconnect may be embodied as a joint or hinge configured to enable one or both structured joined by the interconnect to move relative to each other while remaining joined. In one embodiment, the interconnect may be configured to convey fluid and/or an electric signal between the at least two other structures. For example, the interconnect may comprise a channel or tube configured to convey air between a first opening and a second opening in the channel or tube. Examples of an interconnect include, but are not limited to, a pipe, a tunnel, a chamber a channel, or the like. Other examples of an interconnect include, but are not limited to, solid material that can be additively manufactured between two structures, a magnet, a snap, a hook and loop system, a spring, a tether, or the like.

"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.

"Pin guide" refers to a pin, or wire such as a K-wire, that serves as a guide for a fastener (e.g., a cannulated fastener). … more "Pin guide" refers to a pin, or wire such as a K-wire, that serves as a guide for a fastener (e.g., a cannulated fastener).

"Cut surface" or "cut face" refers to a surface of an object that is created or formed by the removal of one or more parts of the object that includes the original surface. Cut surfaces or cut faces can be created using a variety of methods, tools, or apparatuses and may be formed using a variety of removal actions, including, but not limited to, fenestrating, drilling, abrading, cutting, sawing, chiseling, digging, scrapping, and the like. Tools and/or methods used for forming a cut surface or cut face can include manual, mechanical, motorized, hydraulic, automated, robotic, and the like. In certain embodiments, the cut surface(s) are planar. … more "Cut surface" or "cut face" refers to a surface of an object that is created or formed by the removal of one or more parts of the object that includes the original surface. Cut surfaces or cut faces can be created using a variety of methods, tools, or apparatuses and may be formed using a variety of removal actions, including, but not limited to, fenestrating, drilling, abrading, cutting, sawing, chiseling, digging, scrapping, and the like. Tools and/or methods used for forming a cut surface or cut face can include manual, mechanical, motorized, hydraulic, automated, robotic, and the like. In certain embodiments, the cut surface(s) are planar.

"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.