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A method and apparatus are disclosed that provides a system to perform a procedure on a patient or on a patient's anatomy. The apparatus can include a guide member that includes at least three degrees of freedom of movement of a guide or alignment portion. The apparatus can be used to guide or form

A method and apparatus are disclosed that provides a system to perform a procedure on a patient or on a patient's anatomy. The apparatus can include a guide member that includes at least three degrees of freedom of movement of a guide or alignment portion. The apparatus can be used to guide or form reference points for a guide to resect a portion of an anatomy.

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1. A guide system comprising: a bone connection portion configured to be secured to a bone;a plate member coupled to the bone connection portion and configured to rotate about a first axis when the bone connection portion is secured to the bone;a rail portion coupled to the plate member and configur

1. A guide system comprising: a bone connection portion configured to be secured to a bone;a plate member coupled to the bone connection portion and configured to rotate about a first axis when the bone connection portion is secured to the bone;a rail portion coupled to the plate member and configured to rotate about a second axis when the bone connection portion is secured to the bone;an alignment block coupled to the rail portion and configured to move along a third axis when the bone connection portion is secured to the bone, wherein the alignment block defines a guide slot; anda tracking device, wherein a portion of the tracking device is removably arranged within the guide slot and is configured to allow a tracking system to track at least one of the plate member, the rail portion and the alignment block,wherein the first axis, second axis and third axis intersect with each other. 2. The guide system of claim 1, wherein: the bone connection portion includes a bone fixation portion and a guide member;the guide member is arranged substantially orthogonal to the bone fixation portion such that, when the bone connection portion is secured to the bone, (i) the bone fixation portion is arranged on a first side of the bone, and (ii) the guide member is arranged on a second side of the bone; andthe second side is different than the first side. 3. The guide system of claim 2, wherein the plate member is in contact with the guide member of the bone connection portion. 4. The guide system of claim 1, wherein: the bone connection portion includes a projection member;the plate member defines a passage and is coupled to the bone connection portion by the projection member;the projection member extends into the passage; andthe first axis extends through the passage. 5. The guide system of claim 1, further comprising a plate member locking assembly, configured to (i) while in a secured configuration, inhibit relative motion between the bone connection portion and the plate member, and (ii) while in an unsecured configuration, permit relative motion between the bone connection portion and the plate member. 6. The guide system of claim 1, wherein: the plate member defines a plurality of grooves;the rail portion includes a plurality of dowels;the rail portion is coupled to the plate member by the plurality of dowels; andthe plurality of dowels are received within the grooves such that the second axis is defined by the plurality of dowels. 7. The guide system of claim 6, further comprising a rail portion locking assembly configured to (i) while in a secured configuration, inhibit relative motion between the plate member and the rail portion, and (ii) while in an unsecured configuration, permit relative motion between the plate member and the rail portion. 8. The guide system of claim 7, wherein: the rail portion includes a rail;the alignment block includes a plurality of extensions;the alignment block is coupled to the rail portion by the plurality of extensions; andthe plurality of extensions are slidably received within the rail and allow the alignment block to be slid along the third axis and relative to the rail. 9. The guide system of claim 1, further comprising an alignment block locking assembly configured to (i) while in a secured configuration, inhibit relative motion between the rail portion and the alignment block, and (ii) while in an unsecured configuration, permit relative motion between the rail portion and the alignment block. 10. The guide system of claim 1, wherein: the rail portion further includes a rail;the alignment block includes a plurality of extensions;the alignment block is coupled to the rail portion by the plurality of extensions; andthe plurality of extensions are slidably received within the rail and allow the alignment block to be slid along the third axis and relative to the rail. 11. The guide system of claim 10, further comprising an alignment block locking assembly configured to (i) while in a secured configuration, inhibit relative motion between the rail portion and the alignment block, and (ii) while in an unsecured configuration, permit relative motion between the rail portion and the alignment block. 12. The guide system of claim 1, further comprising the tracking system configured to utilize the tracking device to track: rotation of the plate member about the first axis;rotation of the rail portion about the second axis; andmovement of the alignment block along the third axis. 13. The guide system of claim 1, wherein the first axis, second axis and third axis intersect with each other at a single point. 14. The guide system of claim 13, wherein the first axis, second axis and third axis are perpendicular to each other. 15. A guide system comprising: a bone connection portion configured to be secured to a bone;a plate member coupled to the bone connection portion and configured to rotate about a first axis when the bone connection portion is secured to the bone;a rail portion coupled to the plate member and configured to rotate about a second axis when the bone connection portion is secured to the bone; andan alignment block coupled to the rail portion and configured to move along a third axis when the bone connection portion is secured to the bone,wherein the first axis, second axis and third axis intersect with each other, andthe alignment block comprises a bore for guiding a drill bit or an alignment pin (i) in a direction perpendicular to the third axis, and (ii) into the bone. 16. The guide system of claim 15, wherein: the bone connection portion includes a bone fixation portion and a guide member;the guide member is arranged substantially orthogonal to the bone fixation portion such that, when the bone connection portion is secured to the bone, (i) the bone fixation portion is arranged on a first side of the bone, and (ii) the guide member is arranged on a second side of the bone; andthe second side is different than the first side. 17. The guide system of claim 16, wherein the plate member is in contact with the guide member of the bone connection portion. 18. The guide system of claim 15, wherein: the bone connection portion includes a guide member and a clamping plate;the plate member includes a first portion and a second portion;the first portion includes a first projection member;the second portion includes a second projection member; andthe first projection member and the second projection member are positioned between the guide member and the clamping plate. 19. The guide system of claim 15, further comprising a plate member locking assembly configured to (i) while in a secured configuration, inhibit relative motion between the bone connection portion and the plate member, and (ii) while in an unsecured configuration, permit relative motion between the bone connection portion and the plate member. 20. The guide system of claim 15, wherein: the plate member defines a plurality of grooves;the rail portion includes a plurality of dowels;the rail portion is coupled to the plate member by the plurality of dowels; andthe plurality of dowels are received within the grooves such that the second axis is defined by the plurality of dowels. 21. The guide system of claim 20, further comprising a rail portion locking assembly configured to (i) while in a secured configuration, inhibit relative motion between the plate member and the rail portion, and (ii) while in an unsecured configuration, permit relative motion between the plate member and the rail portion. 22. The guide system of claim 21, wherein: the rail portion further includes a rail;the alignment block includes a plurality of extensions;the alignment block is coupled to the rail portion by the plurality of extensions; andthe plurality of extensions are slidably received within the rail and allow the alignment block to be slid along the third axis and relative to the rail. 23. The guide system of claim 15, further comprising an alignment block locking assembly, configured to (i) while in a secured configuration, inhibit relative motion between the rail portion and the alignment block, and (ii) while in an unsecured configuration, permit relative motion between the rail portion and the alignment block. 24. The guide system of claim 15, wherein the first axis, second axis and third axis intersect with each other at a single point. 25. The guide system of claim 24, wherein the first axis, second axis and third axis are perpendicular to each other. 26. A method comprising: securing a bone connection portion to a bone;rotating a plate member coupled to the bone connection portion about a first axis while the bone connection portion is secured to the bone;securing the plate member to the bone connection portion such that relative movement between the plate member and bone connection portion is inhibited;rotating a rail portion coupled to the plate member about a second axis while the bone connection portion is secured to the bone;securing the rail portion to the plate member such that relative movement between the rail portion and plate member is inhibited;moving an alignment block, coupled to the rail portion, along a third axis while the bone connection portion is secured to the bone, wherein the alignment block comprises a guide slot;securing the alignment block to the rail portion such that relative movement between the alignment block and the rail portion is inhibited;sliding a portion of a tracking device in the guide slot; andtracking a location of at least one of the plate member, the rail portion and the alignment block,wherein the first axis, second axis and third axis intersect with each other. 27. The method of claim 26, further comprising: tracking rotation of the plate member about the first axis;tracking rotation of the rail portion about the second axis; andtracking movement of the alignment block along the third axis. 28. The method of claim 26, wherein the tracking of the location of the at least one of the plate member, the rail portion and the alignment block includes utilizing a tracking system to track the tracking device. 29. A method comprising: securing a bone connection portion to a bone;rotating a plate member coupled to the bone connection portion about a first axis while the bone connection portion is secured to the bone;securing the plate member to the bone connection portion such that relative movement between the plate member and bone connection portion is inhibited;rotating a rail portion coupled to the plate member about a second axis while the bone connection portion is secured to the bone;securing the rail portion to the plate member such that relative movement between the rail portion and plate member is inhibited;moving an alignment block, coupled to the rail portion, along a third axis while the bone connection portion is secured to the bone, wherein the first axis, second axis and third axis intersect with each other, wherein a tracking device is slidably positioned within a slot defined by the alignment block;securing the alignment block to the rail portion such that relative movement between the alignment block and the rail portion is inhibited;tracking a location of at least one of the plate member, the rail portion and the alignment block;removing the tracking device from the slot after securing the plate member to the bone connection portion, securing the rail portion to the plate member, and securing the alignment block to the rail portion; andinserting a resection device within the slot to resect a portion of the bone or other portion of an anatomy of a subject. 30. The method of claim 26, wherein the first axis, second axis and third axis intersect with each other at a single point. 31. The method of claim 28, wherein the first axis, second axis and third axis are perpendicular to each other. 32. The method of claim 26, further comprising displaying the first axis, second axis and third axis on a display. 33. The guide system of claim 1, wherein the tracking device comprises: the portion of the tracking device;an arm connected to the portion of the tracking device; anda plurality of optical tracking portions connected to the arm and configured to be tracked by the tracking system. 34. The guide system of claim 15, wherein: the alignment block comprises a plurality of bores; andeach of the plurality of bores is configured to guide the drill bit or the alignment pin into the bone. 35. The guide system of claim 15, wherein the alignment block is arranged relative to the plate member and the rail portion to guide the drill bit or the alignment pin through slots in the plate member and the rail portion. 36. The guide system of claim 16, wherein the alignment block is arranged relative to the plate member and the rail portion to guide the drill bit or the alignment pin through slots in the plate member, the rail portion and the guide member. 37. The method of claim 26, further comprising tracking a plurality of optical tracking portions, wherein the tracking device comprises: the portion of the tracking device;an arm connected to the portion of the tracking device; andthe plurality of optical tracking portions connected to the arm.