"Trajectory" refers to a path a body travels or a path configured for a body to travel through space. (Search "trajectory" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed 13 June 2023.) … more "Trajectory" refers to a path a body travels or a path configured for a body to travel through space. (Search "trajectory" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed 13 June 2023.)

As used herein, an “pin” refers to an elongated structure. In certain embodiments, a pin can be used to connect two structures or serve as a bearing between two structures. In certain embodiments, a pin can be configured to support a load (including a tension, compression, shear, torsion, and/or bending load). In certain embodiments, a pin may be a cylindrical structure that is thinner than connected structures. A pin can serve a variety of functions and may include a modifier identifying a particular function for example certain solutions may use alignment pins, attachment pins, securement pins, or the like. Pins may serve a temporary or permanent structural purpose. Pins can be used in a variety of devices, components, apparatus, and systems, including but not limited to, fixation plates, measurement instruments, pin guides, cutting guides, surgical instrumentation, and the like. A pin can serve as a fastener either temporarily or permanently. One example of a pin is a Kirschner wire ("K-wire"). A pin can have a variety of geometric cross-sectional shapes, including, but not limited to a circle, an ellipse, an ovoid, or other circular or semi-circular shape, as well as a rectangle, a square, or other polygon. A pin has two ends one end can be blunt and the other end may come to a point. A pin can be made from a variety of materials including metal, plastic, ceramic, wood, fiberglass, or the like. A pin may also be formed of any biocompatible materials, including but not limited to biocompatible metals such as Titanium, Titanium alloys, stainless steel alloys, cobalt-chromium steel alloys, nickel-titanium alloys, shape memory alloys such as Nitinol, biocompatible ceramics, and biocompatible polymers such as Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) or a polylactide polymer (e.g. PLLA) and/or others. … more As used herein, an “pin” refers to an elongated structure. In certain embodiments, a pin can be used to connect two structures or serve as a bearing between two structures. In certain embodiments, a pin can be configured to support a load (including a tension, compression, shear, torsion, and/or bending load). In certain embodiments, a pin may be a cylindrical structure that is thinner than connected structures. A pin can serve a variety of functions and may include a modifier identifying a particular function for example certain solutions may use alignment pins, attachment pins, securement pins, or the like. Pins may serve a temporary or permanent structural purpose. Pins can be used in a variety of devices, components, apparatus, and systems, including but not limited to, fixation plates, measurement instruments, pin guides, cutting guides, surgical instrumentation, and the like. A pin can serve as a fastener either temporarily or permanently. One example of a pin is a Kirschner wire ("K-wire"). A pin can have a variety of geometric cross-sectional shapes, including, but not limited to a circle, an ellipse, an ovoid, or other circular or semi-circular shape, as well as a rectangle, a square, or other polygon. A pin has two ends one end can be blunt and the other end may come to a point. A pin can be made from a variety of materials including metal, plastic, ceramic, wood, fiberglass, or the like. A pin may also be formed of any biocompatible materials, including but not limited to biocompatible metals such as Titanium, Titanium alloys, stainless steel alloys, cobalt-chromium steel alloys, nickel-titanium alloys, shape memory alloys such as Nitinol, biocompatible ceramics, and biocompatible polymers such as Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) or a polylactide polymer (e.g. PLLA) and/or others.

"Computing Resources" refers to any resource that a computing device consumes or uses either permanently or temporarily during or as part of its operation. Some examples of computing resources include, but are not limited to, data storage space, memory, non-volatile memory space, central processing unit (CPU) cycles, graphics processing unit (GPU) cycles, power utilization, cooling resources, and the like. … more "Computing Resources" refers to any resource that a computing device consumes or uses either permanently or temporarily during or as part of its operation. Some examples of computing resources include, but are not limited to, data storage space, memory, non-volatile memory space, central processing unit (CPU) cycles, graphics processing unit (GPU) cycles, power utilization, cooling resources, and the like.

"Autosegmentor" refers to any device, system, method, or apparatus configured, designed, or engineered to perform image segmentation with little or no input parameters and with little or no user interaction. A variety of autosegmentor computer program products are commercially available including ScanIP Medical available from Synopsis, 3D slicer, and the like. … more "Autosegmentor" refers to any device, system, method, or apparatus configured, designed, or engineered to perform image segmentation with little or no input parameters and with little or no user interaction. A variety of autosegmentor computer program products are commercially available including ScanIP Medical available from Synopsis, 3D slicer, and the like.

"Context Model" refers to a model that is included in a view, image, report, representation, and/or modeling computer program product (e.g., Computer Aided Design, CAD, software product) for the purpose of providing context in relation to other models. For example, suppose a view, image, or modeling computer program product includes models of bones of a foot where an osteotomy is to be performed. A relatively small number of models of bones of the foot may receive an osteotomy. Such models of bones may be referred to as active models. Other models bones of the foot may also be included in the view, image, or modeling computer program product to provide context for the active models. These context models provide a context for the active models. … more "Context Model" refers to a model that is included in a view, image, report, representation, and/or modeling computer program product (e.g., Computer Aided Design, CAD, software product) for the purpose of providing context in relation to other models. For example, suppose a view, image, or modeling computer program product includes models of bones of a foot where an osteotomy is to be performed. A relatively small number of models of bones of the foot may receive an osteotomy. Such models of bones may be referred to as active models. Other models bones of the foot may also be included in the view, image, or modeling computer program product to provide context for the active models. These context models provide a context for the active models.

"Active Model" refers to a model that is intended to be used as part of a procedure, operation, step or use for accomplishing a goal or objective. An active model may be a model of a biological object such as soft tissue or hard tissue such as a bone, or may be a model of a physical object such as a cut guide, resection guide, instrument, implant, or the like. In certain embodiments, an active model may have different aspects, features, and/or attributes with respect to other models that a modeling design, viewing, modification, and development computer program product may include. For example, one embodiment an active model may be a model of a three-dimensional solid object while a model that is not an active model may include a surface of an object by have no internal structure or content. … more "Active Model" refers to a model that is intended to be used as part of a procedure, operation, step or use for accomplishing a goal or objective. An active model may be a model of a biological object such as soft tissue or hard tissue such as a bone, or may be a model of a physical object such as a cut guide, resection guide, instrument, implant, or the like. In certain embodiments, an active model may have different aspects, features, and/or attributes with respect to other models that a modeling design, viewing, modification, and development computer program product may include. For example, one embodiment an active model may be a model of a three-dimensional solid object while a model that is not an active model may include a surface of an object by have no internal structure or content.

"Work Instruction" refers to a set of instructions arranged, configured, organized, and/or formatted for completing a specific task, goal, or objective. In certain embodiments, a work instruction can include all the parameters, context, and other information necessary to complete the specific task, goal, or objective without further information. In another embodiment, a work instruction may include prompts to a user or operator for additional information, particular where certain conditions are met. … more "Work Instruction" refers to a set of instructions arranged, configured, organized, and/or formatted for completing a specific task, goal, or objective. In certain embodiments, a work instruction can include all the parameters, context, and other information necessary to complete the specific task, goal, or objective without further information. In another embodiment, a work instruction may include prompts to a user or operator for additional information, particular where certain conditions are met.

"Workflow" refers to a process or procedure by which tasks are completed. (Search "workfow" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Accessed 2 June 2023.) … more "Workflow" refers to a process or procedure by which tasks are completed. (Search "workfow" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Accessed 2 June 2023.)

"Medical Imager" refers to any device, system, method, or apparatus configured, designed, or engineered to capture a medical image of a patient. In certain embodiments, a medical imager captures images or data that can be converted into images or internal structures of a body and/or of the anatomy of a patient. A medical imager can capture medical imaging in two or three dimensions. Various technologies can be used to implement a medical imager, including X-ray, such as computed tomography (CAT, CAT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), sound waves, such as sonography, and the like. A medical imager may support any biological imaging and may incorporate radiology, which uses the imaging technologies of X-ray radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, endoscopy, elastography, tactile imaging, thermography, medical photography, nuclear medicine functional imaging techniques as positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and the like. A medical imager may support fluoroscopy which is an imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the interior of an object. … more "Medical Imager" refers to any device, system, method, or apparatus configured, designed, or engineered to capture a medical image of a patient. In certain embodiments, a medical imager captures images or data that can be converted into images or internal structures of a body and/or of the anatomy of a patient. A medical imager can capture medical imaging in two or three dimensions. Various technologies can be used to implement a medical imager, including X-ray, such as computed tomography (CAT, CAT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), sound waves, such as sonography, and the like. A medical imager may support any biological imaging and may incorporate radiology, which uses the imaging technologies of X-ray radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, endoscopy, elastography, tactile imaging, thermography, medical photography, nuclear medicine functional imaging techniques as positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and the like. A medical imager may support fluoroscopy which is an imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the interior of an object.

"Coordinate System" refers to a context or framework by which to form a judgment or make decisions (Search "coordinate system" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Accessed 2 June 2023.) One example of a coordinate system is a cartesian coordinate system for three dimensional space, that includes a point of origin for an X-axis, a Y-axis, and Z-axis. … more "Coordinate System" refers to a context or framework by which to form a judgment or make decisions (Search "coordinate system" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Accessed 2 June 2023.) One example of a coordinate system is a cartesian coordinate system for three dimensional space, that includes a point of origin for an X-axis, a Y-axis, and Z-axis.

"Instruction" refers to a direction or order. (Search "instruction" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Accessed 2 June 2023.) In certain embodiments, a instruction refers to one or more commands in a set of commands that direct a processor of a computing device to perform logic operations, input operations, output operations, or the like. Such instructions may exist in machine-readable and/or human readable formats. Examples of code include binary code, machine code, scripts, compiled code, virtual machine code, and the like. In certain embodiments, one or more instructions may be issued to a processor in response to a user action in relation to an item on a user interface. … more "Instruction" refers to a direction or order. (Search "instruction" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Accessed 2 June 2023.) In certain embodiments, a instruction refers to one or more commands in a set of commands that direct a processor of a computing device to perform logic operations, input operations, output operations, or the like. Such instructions may exist in machine-readable and/or human readable formats. Examples of code include binary code, machine code, scripts, compiled code, virtual machine code, and the like. In certain embodiments, one or more instructions may be issued to a processor in response to a user action in relation to an item on a user interface.

"Step" refers to a measure or action, especially one of a series taken for a given purpose or goal. (Search "step" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Accessed 2 June 2023.) … more "Step" refers to a measure or action, especially one of a series taken for a given purpose or goal. (Search "step" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Accessed 2 June 2023.)

"Frangible" refers to a type of material designed, engineered, and/or configured to break easily under an expected force. Frangible objects may be designed to break easily under the expected force to provide a safety feature, a convenience feature, or the like. Frangible objects can be made from metal, plastic, ceramics, wood, paper, or the like. Frangible also includes something that is breakable or fragile; especially something that is intentionally made so. (Search "frangible" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Accessed 11 May 2023. Modified.) … more "Frangible" refers to a type of material designed, engineered, and/or configured to break easily under an expected force. Frangible objects may be designed to break easily under the expected force to provide a safety feature, a convenience feature, or the like. Frangible objects can be made from metal, plastic, ceramics, wood, paper, or the like. Frangible also includes something that is breakable or fragile; especially something that is intentionally made so. (Search "frangible" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Accessed 11 May 2023. Modified.)

As used herein, a "marking" or "marker" refers to a symbol, letter, lettering, word, phrase, icon, design, color, diagram, indicator, figure, structure, device, apparatus, surface, component, system, or combination of these designed, intended, structured, organized, configured, programmed, arranged, or engineered to communication information and/or a message to a user receiving, viewing, or encountering the marking. The marking or "marker" can include one or more of a tactile signal, a visual signal or indication, an audible signal, and the like. In one embodiment, a marking may comprise a number or set letters, symbols, or words positioned on a surface, structure, color, color scheme, or device to convey a desired message or set of information. … more As used herein, a "marking" or "marker" refers to a symbol, letter, lettering, word, phrase, icon, design, color, diagram, indicator, figure, structure, device, apparatus, surface, component, system, or combination of these designed, intended, structured, organized, configured, programmed, arranged, or engineered to communication information and/or a message to a user receiving, viewing, or encountering the marking. The marking or "marker" can include one or more of a tactile signal, a visual signal or indication, an audible signal, and the like. In one embodiment, a marking may comprise a number or set letters, symbols, or words positioned on a surface, structure, color, color scheme, or device to convey a desired message or set of information.

"Metatarsal base resection guide" refers to a resection guide designed, engineered, fabricated, or intended for use with, one, in, or about a base part, section, surface, portion, or aspect of a metatarsal for one or more steps of a medical procedure. The metatarsal base resection guide may be used to form an osteotomy, to resect a wedge for a closing wedge procedure, resect a bone wedge that preserves a cortical layer of bone opposite the resected bone wedge, form an osteotomy that uniplanar wedge, a biplanar wedge, or a triplane wedge. Various embodiments of a metatarsal base resection guide may be used on a medial surface, a dorsal surface, a lateral surface, or a plantar surface of a single metatarsal. Alternatively, or in addition, various embodiments of a metatarsal base resection guide can be used on two or more metatarsals. … more "Metatarsal base resection guide" refers to a resection guide designed, engineered, fabricated, or intended for use with, one, in, or about a base part, section, surface, portion, or aspect of a metatarsal for one or more steps of a medical procedure. The metatarsal base resection guide may be used to form an osteotomy, to resect a wedge for a closing wedge procedure, resect a bone wedge that preserves a cortical layer of bone opposite the resected bone wedge, form an osteotomy that uniplanar wedge, a biplanar wedge, or a triplane wedge. Various embodiments of a metatarsal base resection guide may be used on a medial surface, a dorsal surface, a lateral surface, or a plantar surface of a single metatarsal. Alternatively, or in addition, various embodiments of a metatarsal base resection guide can be used on two or more metatarsals.

"Probe bone engagement surface" refers to a bone engagement surface on one surface of a probe or part of a probe. … more "Probe bone engagement surface" refers to a bone engagement surface on one surface of a probe or part of a probe.

"Probe" refers to a medical instrument used to explore, identify, locate, or register to, wounds, organs, and/or anatomical structures including a joint or an articular surface. In certain embodiments, a probe can be thin and/or pointed. In one embodiment, a probe is connected, integrated with, and/or coupled to another structure or instrument. In such an embodiment, the probe may serve to facilitate proper positioning of the another structure or instrument. For example, the probe may be used to identify and/or locate a particular anatomical structure and the positioning of the probe may then cause the connected structure or instrument to also be positioned in a desired location relative to one or more anatomical structures. … more "Probe" refers to a medical instrument used to explore, identify, locate, or register to, wounds, organs, and/or anatomical structures including a joint or an articular surface. In certain embodiments, a probe can be thin and/or pointed. In one embodiment, a probe is connected, integrated with, and/or coupled to another structure or instrument. In such an embodiment, the probe may serve to facilitate proper positioning of the another structure or instrument. For example, the probe may be used to identify and/or locate a particular anatomical structure and the positioning of the probe may then cause the connected structure or instrument to also be positioned in a desired location relative to one or more anatomical structures.

"Triplane correction" refers to a medical correction, which can include an osteo correction, in three planes (e.g., all three planes of a sagittal plane, a transverse plane, and a coronal/frontal plane) of an anatomical structure such as a foot, hand, or body of a patient. … more "Triplane correction" refers to a medical correction, which can include an osteo correction, in three planes (e.g., all three planes of a sagittal plane, a transverse plane, and a coronal/frontal plane) of an anatomical structure such as a foot, hand, or body of a patient.

"Biplanar correction" refers to a medical correction, which can include an osteo correction, in two planes (e.g., two of a sagittal plane, a transverse plane, and a coronal/frontal plane) of an anatomical structure such as a foot, hand, or body of a patient. … more "Biplanar correction" refers to a medical correction, which can include an osteo correction, in two planes (e.g., two of a sagittal plane, a transverse plane, and a coronal/frontal plane) of an anatomical structure such as a foot, hand, or body of a patient.

"Uniplanar correction" refers to a medical correction, which can include an osteo correction, in one plane (e.g., one of a sagittal plane, transverse plane, and coronal/frontal plane) of an anatomical structure such as a foot, hand, or body of a patient. … more "Uniplanar correction" refers to a medical correction, which can include an osteo correction, in one plane (e.g., one of a sagittal plane, transverse plane, and coronal/frontal plane) of an anatomical structure such as a foot, hand, or body of a patient.