Indications
The LEGION Cones System is intended to be used with the LEGION Revision and LEGION Hinge
knee systems. The LEGION Cones are indicated for the following:
1. Rheumatoid arthritis
2. Post-traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis.
3. Failed osteotomies, unicompartmental replacement, or total knee replacement.
4. Posterior stabilized knee systems are designed from use in patients in primary and revision
surgery, where the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are incompetent and the collateral
ligaments remain intact.
5. Constrained knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery,
where the posterior cruciate ligament and one or both of the collateral ligaments (i.e. medial
collateral and/or lateral collateral ligament) are incompetent.
6. Hinge knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the
posterior cruciate ligament and one or both of the collateral ligaments (i.e. medial collateral and/
or lateral collateral ligament) are absent or incompetent.
These are single use implants and are intended for use with and without bone cement.
Nota bene
The technique description herein is made available to the healthcare professional to illustrate
the suggested treatment for the uncomplicated procedure. In the final analysis, the preferred
treatment is that which addresses the needs of the patient.
LEGION™ Cones
Surgical Technique
Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................... 1
LEGION Cone Handle description ............................................. 1
Cone Handle – Sleeve Assembly .............................................. 2
Cone Handle – Broach Assembly ............................................. 3
Cone Handle Alignment ............................................................ 4
Implant and Trial deployment .................................................... 5
Surgical Technique
Tibial Cones .............................................................................. 6
Femoral Cones .......................................................................... 14
Appendix
Tibial Cones without Offset Couplers ........................................ 20
Tibial Cones with Variable Positioning ...................................... 25
