CPC A61B 17/1775 (2016.11) [A61B 17/1633 (2013.01); A61B 17/151 (2013.01); A61B 17/152 (2013.01); A61B 17/1739 (2013.01); A61B 17/3439 (2013.01); A61B 2017/320052 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A system for guiding a cutting tool in an osteotomy procedure, comprising:
a cutting block, the cutting block including an aperture, a first groove, and a second groove, the aperture extending through a thickness of the cutting block and having a length and a height, the height of the aperture being defined between a first interior surface of the cutting block and a second interior surface of the cutting block opposing the first interior surface, the first and second grooves being disposed on respective opposite sides of the aperture; and
a sleeve having a handle extending therefrom, the handle having a tongue extending therefrom, the sleeve including a slot configured to receive a sawblade and configured for removable insertion into the aperture of the cutting block such that the sleeve contacts either the first interior surface or the second interior surface without contacting the other interior surface, the slot having a width and a height,
wherein the first and second grooves are shaped to receive the tongue, and
wherein the tongue extends into the first groove when the sleeve is in contact with the first interior surface and into the second groove when the sleeve is in contact with the second interior surface.
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