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NexGen MIS LPS-Flex Mobile Implant System
Surgical Technique
Option Two: Posterior Referencing Technique (cont.)
When the proper rotation and the mediolateral and
anteroposterior position are achieved, secure the
finishing guide to the distal femur. Use the screw
inserter/extractor to insert a 3.2 mm headed screw
or predrill and insert a hex-head holding pin through
the superior pinhole on the beveled medial side of the
femoral finishing guide (Figure 6m). Then secure the
lateral side in the same manner.
For additional fixation, drill the post holes using the
patellar/femoral drill bit (Figure 6n). Then insert 6.5
mm x 35 mm periarticular bone screws through the
post holes.
If desired, predrill and insert two short-head holding
pins through the inferior holes on one or both sides of
the guide.
Use the resection guide through the anterior cutting
slot of the finishing guide, and check the medial and
lateral sides to be sure the cut will not notch the
anterior femoral cortex (Figure 6o).
Figure 6m
Figure 6n
Figure 6o
