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Vanguard
®
ID Total Knee
Surgical Technique
Figure 8
Figure 9
A
B
Distal Femoral Resection
Utilize the .375 inch intramedullary (IM) drill to
penetrate the intercondylar notch of the distal femur
to a depth of approximately 1.5–2 inch (3.5–5 cm)
(Figure 8).
Place the canal entry location 1 cm above the insertion of
the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and slightly medial
in the intercondylar notch.
Note:
Irrigation and suction of the femoral canal
can be performed to decrease canal contents.
Option 1: Adjustable Distal
Femoral Resection Guide
Set the adjustable distal cut guide to the desired valgus
angle by pressing and turning the valgus angle dial
(Figure 9A).
Select the depth of distal resection by turning the
resection level dial (Figure 9B).
Femoral Preparation
1 mm
90
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11 mm
90
