FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an implementation of a landmark identifier for targeting an orthopaedic implant, showing our new design.
FIG. 2 is a side view of the design of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the design of FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another implementation of our new design.
FIG. 5 is a side view of the design of FIG. 4; and,
FIG. 6 is a front view of the design of FIG. 4.
The broken lines in the figures illustrate unclaimed environment only and form no part of the claimed design. The rear of the article forms no part of the claimed design.
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