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Persona
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Revision Knee System
Surgical Technique
Optional Distal Femoral Resection
Depending on the available femoral bone stock and
surgical approach, it may be necessary to correct the
distal femoral resection.
With the reamer in the femoral canal, insert the 6
degree valgus alignment guide over the reamer and
tighten against the distal femoral bone. Ensure the
proper “Left” or “Right” engraving is facing anterior
(Figure 48). Next, attach the resection tower to the
distal cut guide and slide into the 6 degree valgus
alignment guide (Figure 49). Prior to pinning the distal
cut guide, confirm the location of the cut with the
resection guide (angel wing) through the 0 mm cut slot
(Figure 50). After the location has been confirmed,
pin the distal cut guide and resect the minimum
amount of femoral bone through the 0 mm cut slot
(Figures 51 and 52).
Figure 49 Figure 48
Note: The 0 mm cut slot is designed to provide a
clean up cut.
Remove all components leaving the reamer in place.
Optional Distal Femoral Augment Resection
The +5 and +10 mm cut slots are available for
augment preparation. If preparing for an augment
on one side, you must also cut through the
0 mm cut slot on the opposite side not receiving the
augment (Figure 52).
Note:
Distal augments can also be cut using a
femoral provisional at a later stage in the surgical
procedure.
Figure 52 Figure 51 Figure 50
10 mm
5 mm
0 mm