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NexGen MIS LPS-Flex Mobile Implant System
Surgical Technique
Resect the Patella
MIS Resection Guide Technique
Note:
The MIS patella resection guide is not
indicated for use with a lateral approach.
The MIS patella resection guide (Figure 12b) is
positioned onto the patella without everting the
patella. The slotted cut guide should face the medial
side. The handle will be on the lateral side.
Set the mediolateral position of the guide so that the
patella ridge sits in the deepest part of the “v-shape”
on the posterior clamp.
Use the engraved lines to visualize the position of
the patella by looking through the underside of the
instrument (Figure 12c).
When orientation and position are set, clamp tightly.
Note:
Take care to avoid any tilting of the patella
relative to the cut slot.
Determine the pre-cut patella thickness.
Read the
scale on the central plunger at the base of the scale,
above the “PRE CUT” arrow (Figure 12d).
Figure 12b
Figure 12d
Figure 12c
