Zimmer Biomet The AperFix, Surgical Technique

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AperFix System PCL
Surgical Technique
Step 5
Pull the Driver back along the Guide Wire to disengage
from the Tibial Sheaths (Figure 17).
• Verify the tabs are fully seated against the cortex.
Step 6
Remove the Sheath Holder from the Driver and
securely place the Tibial Screw on the end (Figure 18).
Tibial Fixation (cont.)
Step 4
With the knee held at 90° and under an anterior tibial
force, and with the graft under tension (to simulate
the larger AL bundle), insert the Tibial Sheaths over
the Guide Wire and into the tibial tunnel such that the
cortical engagement tabs are in the 12 o’clock position
(Figure 16).
• The Tibial Sheaths should be positioned with the
tabs fully seated against the tibia.
Figure 16
Figure 17 Figure 18