"Clearance" refers to a space or opening that provides an unobstructed area to permit one object to move freely in relation to another object. … more "Clearance" refers to a space or opening that provides an unobstructed area to permit one object to move freely in relation to another object.

"Tarso-metatarsal joint" or "TMT joint" refers to a joint of a patient between a metatarsal bone and one or more cuneiform/tarsal/cuboid bones. The TMT joint may also be referred to as a "Lis Franc" or "Lisfranc" joint after a French surgeon Lisfranc. … more "Tarso-metatarsal joint" or "TMT joint" refers to a joint of a patient between a metatarsal bone and one or more cuneiform/tarsal/cuboid bones. The TMT joint may also be referred to as a "Lis Franc" or "Lisfranc" joint after a French surgeon Lisfranc.

"Metatarsal" is a bone of a foot of a human or animal. In a human, a foot typically includes five metatarsals which are identified by number starting from the most medial metatarsal, which is referred to as a first metatarsal and moving laterally the next metatarsal is the second metatarsal, and the naming continues in like manner for the third, fourth, and fifth metatarsal. The metatarsal bone includes three parts a base which is a part that is at a proximal end of the metatarsal, a head which is a part that is at a distal end of the metatarsal, and a shaft or neck connects the base to the head. … more "Metatarsal" is a bone of a foot of a human or animal. In a human, a foot typically includes five metatarsals which are identified by number starting from the most medial metatarsal, which is referred to as a first metatarsal and moving laterally the next metatarsal is the second metatarsal, and the naming continues in like manner for the third, fourth, and fifth metatarsal. The metatarsal bone includes three parts a base which is a part that is at a proximal end of the metatarsal, a head which is a part that is at a distal end of the metatarsal, and a shaft or neck connects the base to the head.

"Metaphyseal Diaphyseal Junction" or "MDJ" refers to an area of a long bone between the Metaphysis and the Diaphysis. This area can also include or be referred to as the epiphyseal plate (growth) plate. For certain surgical procedures, performing an osteotomy at or near the metaphyseal diaphyseal junction may be advantageous and desirable to promote rapid fusion of two cut faces formed in the osteotomy and bone growth to close the osteotomy, and / or may mitigate the risk of a nonunion of the osteotomy. … more "Metaphyseal Diaphyseal Junction" or "MDJ" refers to an area of a long bone between the Metaphysis and the Diaphysis. This area can also include or be referred to as the epiphyseal plate (growth) plate. For certain surgical procedures, performing an osteotomy at or near the metaphyseal diaphyseal junction may be advantageous and desirable to promote rapid fusion of two cut faces formed in the osteotomy and bone growth to close the osteotomy, and / or may mitigate the risk of a nonunion of the osteotomy.

"Friction fit" refers to a type of joint or connection that is created between two components by means of friction. A joint or connection that is formed using a friction fit may or may not include the use of additional fasteners such as screws, bolts, or adhesives. In a friction fit, the components are designed or configured to fit tightly together, creating enough friction between the surfaces to hold them securely in place, at least temporarily. The friction force is generated by the compressive force that experienced between the components, and can be strong enough to prevent the components from separating under normal conditions. (© ChatGPT Mar. 23 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat May 2, 2023). … more "Friction fit" refers to a type of joint or connection that is created between two components by means of friction. A joint or connection that is formed using a friction fit may or may not include the use of additional fasteners such as screws, bolts, or adhesives. In a friction fit, the components are designed or configured to fit tightly together, creating enough friction between the surfaces to hold them securely in place, at least temporarily. The friction force is generated by the compressive force that experienced between the components, and can be strong enough to prevent the components from separating under normal conditions. (© ChatGPT Mar. 23 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat May 2, 2023).

As used herein, "medical imaging" refers to a technique and/or process of imaging the interior or exterior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention, as well as a visual representation of the function of some organs or tissues (physiology). Medical imaging seeks to reveal internal structures hidden by the skin and bones, as well as to diagnose and treat disease. Medical imaging may be used to establish a database of normal anatomy and physiology to make possible identification of abnormalities. Medical imaging in its widest sense, is part of biological imaging and incorporates 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). Another form of X-ray radiography includes computerized tomography (CT) scans in which a computer controls the position of the X-ray sources and detectors. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is another medical imaging technology. Fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the interior of an object. In its primary application of medical imaging, a fluoroscope allows a physician to see the internal structure and function of a patient, so that the pumping action of the heart or the motion of swallowing, for example, can be watched. This is useful for both diagnosis and therapy and occurs in general radiology, interventional radiology, and image-guided surgery. (Search "medical imaging" on Wikipedia.com July 14, 2021. CC-BY-SA 3.0 Modified. Accessed Sept. 1, 2021.) Data analyzed, generated, manipulated, interpolated, collected, stored, reviewed, and/or modified in connection with medical imaging or medical image processing can be referred to herein as medical imaging data or medical image data. Measurement and recording techniques that are not primarily designed to produce images, such as electroencephalography (EEG), magnetoencephalography (MEG), electrocardiography (ECG), and others, represent other technologies that produce data susceptible to representation as a parameter graph vs. time or maps that contain data about the measurement locations. In certain embodiments bone imaging includes devices that scan and gather bone density anatomic data. These technologies may be considered forms of medical imaging in certain disciplines. (Search "medical imaging" on Wikipedia.com June 16, 2021. CC-BY-SA 3.0 Modified. Accessed June 23, 2021.) … more As used herein, "medical imaging" refers to a technique and/or process of imaging the interior or exterior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention, as well as a visual representation of the function of some organs or tissues (physiology). Medical imaging seeks to reveal internal structures hidden by the skin and bones, as well as to diagnose and treat disease. Medical imaging may be used to establish a database of normal anatomy and physiology to make possible identification of abnormalities. Medical imaging in its widest sense, is part of biological imaging and incorporates 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). Another form of X-ray radiography includes computerized tomography (CT) scans in which a computer controls the position of the X-ray sources and detectors. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is another medical imaging technology. Fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the interior of an object. In its primary application of medical imaging, a fluoroscope allows a physician to see the internal structure and function of a patient, so that the pumping action of the heart or the motion of swallowing, for example, can be watched. This is useful for both diagnosis and therapy and occurs in general radiology, interventional radiology, and image-guided surgery. (Search "medical imaging" on Wikipedia.com July 14, 2021. CC-BY-SA 3.0 Modified. Accessed Sept. 1, 2021.) Data analyzed, generated, manipulated, interpolated, collected, stored, reviewed, and/or modified in connection with medical imaging or medical image processing can be referred to herein as medical imaging data or medical image data. Measurement and recording techniques that are not primarily designed to produce images, such as electroencephalography (EEG), magnetoencephalography (MEG), electrocardiography (ECG), and others, represent other technologies that produce data susceptible to representation as a parameter graph vs. time or maps that contain data about the measurement locations. In certain embodiments bone imaging includes devices that scan and gather bone density anatomic data. These technologies may be considered forms of medical imaging in certain disciplines. (Search "medical imaging" on Wikipedia.com June 16, 2021. CC-BY-SA 3.0 Modified. Accessed June 23, 2021.)

"Software" refers to any form of instructions that a machine or device can accept and can implement the features, functions, or operations specified in the instructions. Software includes both machine-readable instructions, human readable instructions, and instructions that are both human and machine readable. Examples of software include, but are not limited to, binary code, machine code, microcode, firmware, scripts, compiled code, source code, and the like. … more "Software" refers to any form of instructions that a machine or device can accept and can implement the features, functions, or operations specified in the instructions. Software includes both machine-readable instructions, human readable instructions, and instructions that are both human and machine readable. Examples of software include, but are not limited to, binary code, machine code, microcode, firmware, scripts, compiled code, source code, and the like.

"Rotation slot" refers to a channel, slot, hole, or opening, configured to facilitate rotating one structure in relation to another structure. … more "Rotation slot" refers to a channel, slot, hole, or opening, configured to facilitate rotating one structure in relation to another structure.

"Cut channel" refers to a channel, slot, hole, or opening, configured to facilitate making a cut. In certain embodiments, a cut channel is one example of a resection feature, resection member, and/or resection guide. … more "Cut channel" refers to a channel, slot, hole, or opening, configured to facilitate making a cut. In certain embodiments, a cut channel is one example of a resection feature, resection member, and/or resection guide.

"Patient specific" refers to a feature, an attribute, a characteristic, a structure, function, structure, device, guide, tool, instrument, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, or subsystem or the like 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 or surgeon serving the particular patient. In one aspect, a patient specific attribute 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, a trajectory for an instrument, implant, or anatomical part of a patient, a lateral offset, and/or other features. … more "Patient specific" refers to a feature, an attribute, a characteristic, a structure, function, structure, device, guide, tool, instrument, apparatus, member, component, system, assembly, module, or subsystem or the like 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 or surgeon serving the particular patient. In one aspect, a patient specific attribute 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, a trajectory for an instrument, implant, or anatomical part of a patient, a lateral offset, and/or other features.

"Rotation guide" or "rotator" refers to any structure, apparatus, surface, device, system, feature, or aspect configured, designed, engineered, or fabricated to rotate or aide a user in the rotation of one structure relative to another structure. In certain embodiments, a rotation guide or rotator may be used to help a surgeon rotate one or more bones, parts of bones, bone fragment, an implant, or other anatomical structure, either alone or in relation to another one or more bones, parts of bones, bone fragments, implants, or other anatomical structures. … more "Rotation guide" or "rotator" refers to any structure, apparatus, surface, device, system, feature, or aspect configured, designed, engineered, or fabricated to rotate or aide a user in the rotation of one structure relative to another structure. In certain embodiments, a rotation guide or rotator may be used to help a surgeon rotate one or more bones, parts of bones, bone fragment, an implant, or other anatomical structure, either alone or in relation to another one or more bones, parts of bones, bone fragments, implants, or other anatomical structures.

"Reduction guide" or "reducer" refers to any structure, apparatus, surface, device, system, feature, or aspect configured, designed, engineered, or fabricated to reduce or aide a user in the reduction of one bone or bone fragment or implant in relation to another bone or bone fragment or implant. … more "Reduction guide" or "reducer" refers to any structure, apparatus, surface, device, system, feature, or aspect configured, designed, engineered, or fabricated to reduce or aide a user in the reduction of one bone or bone fragment or implant in relation to another bone or bone fragment or implant.

"Positioner" or "positioning guide" refers to any structure, apparatus, surface, device, system, feature, or aspect configured to position, move, translate, manipulate, or arrange one object in relation to another. In certain embodiments, a positioner can be used for one step in surgical procedure to position, arrange, orient, and/or reduce one bone or bone fragment relative to another. In such embodiments, the positioner may be referred to as a bone positioner. In certain embodiments, the term positioner or positioning guide may be preceded by an adjective that identifies the structure, implement, component, or instrument that may be used with, positioned by, and/or guided by with the positioner. For example, a “pin positioner” may be configured to accept a pin or wire such as a K-wire and serve to position or place the pin relative to another structure such as a bone. … more "Positioner" or "positioning guide" refers to any structure, apparatus, surface, device, system, feature, or aspect configured to position, move, translate, manipulate, or arrange one object in relation to another. In certain embodiments, a positioner can be used for one step in surgical procedure to position, arrange, orient, and/or reduce one bone or bone fragment relative to another. In such embodiments, the positioner may be referred to as a bone positioner. In certain embodiments, the term positioner or positioning guide may be preceded by an adjective that identifies the structure, implement, component, or instrument that may be used with, positioned by, and/or guided by with the positioner. For example, a “pin positioner” may be configured to accept a pin or wire such as a K-wire and serve to position or place the pin relative to another structure such as a bone.

"Capital fragment" refers to a distal end of a metatarsal or other long bone has been separated from the metatarsal or other long bone by an osteotomy. Typically, the capital fragment includes at least a portion of, or all of a head of the metatarsal or other long bone. … more "Capital fragment" refers to a distal end of a metatarsal or other long bone has been separated from the metatarsal or other long bone by an osteotomy. Typically, the capital fragment includes at least a portion of, or all of a head of the metatarsal or other long bone.

"Longitudinal axis" or “Long axis” refers to an axis of a structure, device, object, apparatus, or part thereof that extends from one end of a longest dimension to an opposite end. Typically, a longitudinal axis passes through a center of the structure, device, object, apparatus, or part thereof along the longitudinal axis. The center point used for the longitudinal axis may be a geometric center point and/or a mass center point. … more "Longitudinal axis" or “Long axis” refers to an axis of a structure, device, object, apparatus, or part thereof that extends from one end of a longest dimension to an opposite end. Typically, a longitudinal axis passes through a center of the structure, device, object, apparatus, or part thereof along the longitudinal axis. The center point used for the longitudinal axis may be a geometric center point and/or a mass center point.

"Dimension" refers to a measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth. (Search "dimension" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed Feb. 17, 2023.) … more "Dimension" refers to a measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth. (Search "dimension" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed Feb. 17, 2023.)

“Boundary” refers to a structure, line, or area where an object, surface, line, area, or operation is or is expected to begin and/or end. A boundary can be similar to a border. … more “Boundary” refers to a structure, line, or area where an object, surface, line, area, or operation is or is expected to begin and/or end. A boundary can be similar to a border.

“Osteotomy” refers to a cutting into or through bone and/or removal of bone from a patient. … more “Osteotomy” refers to a cutting into or through bone and/or removal of bone from a patient.

"Jig" refers to a device, system, structure, and/or apparatus in manufacturing, fabrication, surgery, or other endeavors for controlling the location, path of movement, or both of either a workpiece or the tool that is operating upon the workpiece. Subsets of this general class include machining jigs, graft harvesting jigs, woodworking jigs, welders' jigs, jewelers' jigs, and many others. (Search "jig" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed Feb. 17, 2023.) In the context of a surgical procedure, a jig can facilitate resection and/or shaping of a workpiece such as a tissue graft. … more "Jig" refers to a device, system, structure, and/or apparatus in manufacturing, fabrication, surgery, or other endeavors for controlling the location, path of movement, or both of either a workpiece or the tool that is operating upon the workpiece. Subsets of this general class include machining jigs, graft harvesting jigs, woodworking jigs, welders' jigs, jewelers' jigs, and many others. (Search "jig" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed Feb. 17, 2023.) In the context of a surgical procedure, a jig can facilitate resection and/or shaping of a workpiece such as a tissue graft.

As used herein, "allograft" refers to a type of tissue and/or organ graft in which the tissue or organ of the graft is from a donor of the same species but not the same genotype. The tissue may be soft tissue such as skin, ligament, tendon, fascia, fat muscle, fibrous tissue, blood vessels, lymph vessels, or nerves or hard tissue such as bone, tooth enamel, dentin, cementum, or cartilage. Bone grafts may be of an allograft type or of a mixture of other graft types including allograft, autograft, and xenograft. Autograft refers to a type of tissue and/or organ graft in which the tissue or organ of the graft is from the patient. Xenograft refers to a type of tissue and/or organ graft in which the tissue or organ of the graft is from a donor of another species. … more As used herein, "allograft" refers to a type of tissue and/or organ graft in which the tissue or organ of the graft is from a donor of the same species but not the same genotype. The tissue may be soft tissue such as skin, ligament, tendon, fascia, fat muscle, fibrous tissue, blood vessels, lymph vessels, or nerves or hard tissue such as bone, tooth enamel, dentin, cementum, or cartilage. Bone grafts may be of an allograft type or of a mixture of other graft types including allograft, autograft, and xenograft. Autograft refers to a type of tissue and/or organ graft in which the tissue or organ of the graft is from the patient. Xenograft refers to a type of tissue and/or organ graft in which the tissue or organ of the graft is from a donor of another species.