摘要 |
An assembly and method for performing a bone shortening osteotomy are provided. An assembly for performing a shortening osteotomy on a bone may include a main guide configured to be coupled to the bone and to guide at least one cut into the bone. The assembly also may include at least a first interchangeable bone resection guide configured to engage the main guide and guide at least one cut into the bone wherein the cuts formed using the main guide and the first interchangeable bone resection guide cooperate to define two bone segments. The two bone segments may then be compressed together and affixed to promote healing of the bone. |