A frame is attachable to first and second bone portions of a patient to
facilitate measurement and resection of one or more bony landmarks. The
frame has two anchoring features, each of which has a semispherical
surface that permits rotational adjustment of the frame against the bone
portions until the frame is secured. A bridging structure couples the
anchoring features together such that the anchoring features are lockably
movable with respect to each other. The bridging structure may have three
linear sliders that provide the relative motion. A locking mechanism
exerts pressure on all three sliders to lock them in place. An external
anchoring feature enables attachment of the frame to a stationary
reference to stabilize the frame. The frame also has registration
features that permit attachment of measurement or resection tools to the
frame. The frame is particularly useful for measuring and resecting
spinal facets for facet replacement.