Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
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Once alignment is confirmed, remove the Universal
Alignment Handle and the Universal Alignment Rod.
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Pin the Distal Resection Guide to the anterior femur
using Headless Pins. Insert the pins into the Headless
Pin Driver (which is inserted into the Universal
Driver) and drill through the set of holes marked “0”
on the Distal Resection Guide. The pins are auto-
matically released from the driver as it is pulled back.
Note:
If the medial “0” pin hole is too close to the edge
of the bone (on smaller femurs), use the holes marked
“2” which are closer to the center of the bone.
Note:
Ensure that 1/2
"
of the pin is protruding from all
guides after insertion. This will aid in pin removal.
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After the Distal Resection Guide is pinned
in place, remove the IM rod. The Femoral Alignment
Guide and the Adjustment Block may be removed by
squeezing the black tabs on the Adjustment Block.
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Pinning through the “X” pin-hole will aid in further
securing the guide.
Note:
If the “X” pin-hole is used, the pin must be
removed prior to repositioning or removing the Distal
Resection Guide.
Distal Femoral Resection
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The distal resection level may be altered by
repositioning the Distal Resection Guide in either the
2 or 4 holes. This will remove an additional 2mm or
4mm of bone, respectively.
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Once the final resection level is determined, the
distal femoral resection is made. An optional
Modular Capture - Distal Resection may be attached
to the Distal Resection Guide. Squeeze the black tabs
on the Modular Capture - Distal Resection to insert
into the Distal Resection Guide.
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The Triathlon Knee System Instruments are designed
to provide control of the saw blade during bone
resections. When using Modular Captures or cutting
through slots, a .050
"
(1.25mm) blade is used.
Triathlon Knee System
Surgical Protocol
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