Figure 14
Optional Check
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Prior to pinning the Distal Resection Guide to the
femur, an optional external alignment check may
be performed . Attach the Femoral EM Alignment
Tower to the MIS Femoral Adjustment Block and
insert a Universal Alignment Rod into the handle .
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Alignment is correct when the rod intersects the
center of the femoral head and roughly parallels the
axis of the femur in the lateral view .
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Once satisfactory alignment is achieved, remove the
Femoral EM Alignment Tower 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 automatically released from the driver as it is
pulled back .
Note: Ensure that 1/2” of the pin is protruding from all
guides after insertion . This will aid in pin removal .
Figure 13
Femoral
Preparation
Triathlon
®
Knee System
Single-Use Instruments Surgical Protocol
