
Zimmer MIS Multi-Reference 4-in-1 Femoral Instrumentation Surgical Technique
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Step Ten
Implant Components
In this step, the final components are
implanted, and the tibial articular
surface is secured to the implanted
tibial base plate. When using cemented
components, it is recommended to use
two batches of cement.
After the implants have been chosen,
make a final check to ensure that the
femoral, tibial base plate, and tibial
articular surface components match.
If using a cemented component, mix
the first batch of cement. The cement
should have a doughy consistency
when ready for use.
Tibial Base Plate
If a stemmed tibial base plate will be
used with a stem extension, attach the
desired stem extension to the stem and
strike it once with a mallet. If a 10mm-
14mm thick tibial articular surface will
be used, insert the locking screw for
the stem extension.
If a stemmed tibial base plate will
be used without a stem extension,
consider the need for a taper plug. If a
17mm or 20mm articular surface will
be used, a stem extension or taper
plug is required. A taper plug also can
be used with the 10mm-14mm tibial
articular surface. If it is planned to
use a 14mm articular surface or if the
flexion and extension gaps are not
balanced, consider using the taper plug
in case the final reduction reveals that
it is necessary to switch to a 17mm or
20mm articular surface. Furthermore,
if the articular surface should ever
require revision with a 17mm or 20mm
thick component, the taper plug is
already in place and revision of the
tibial base plate may not be necessary.
Assemble the taper plug onto the tibial
plate by striking it several times with a
mallet to allow the ring on the taper to
deform.
Position the PCL Retractor posteriorly,
the Collateral Soft Tissue Protector
laterally, and the Collateral Retractor
medially. Sublux the tibia anteriorly.
Place a layer of cement on the
underside of the tibial base plate,
around the keel, on the resected tibial
surface and in the tibial IM canal.
Position the tibial base plate onto the
tibia and use the Tibial Impactor to
impact it until fully seated (Fig. 10a).
Thoroughly remove any excess cement
in a consistent manner.
Femoral Component
Attach the femoral component to the
Femoral Impactor/Extractor.
Knee in 70°-90° flexion
Place the Collateral Retractor laterally,
an Army-Navy retractor anteriorly, and
a rake retractor on the meniscal
bed medially.
Place a layer of cement on the
underside of the prosthesis and in the
holes drilled in the femur.
Attach the Femoral/Impactor/Extractor
to the femoral component. Insert the
femoral component onto the distal
femur by translating the component
laterally until the lateral peg aligns
with the drill hole in the lateral femoral
condyle. Take care to avoid scratching
the implant component surfaces.
Disposable, plastic Tibial Plate
Protectors may be temporarily inserted
onto the Tibial Base Plate to protect
the implant surfaces during insertion
of the femoral component. Remove the
Tibial Plate Protector after the femur is
seated. Be sure that soft tissue is not
trapped beneath the implant. Use a
mallet to impact the component until
fully seated.
Remove the Femoral Impactor/
Extractor, and the retractors. Check
the medial and lateral sides to make
sure the femoral component is fully
impacted. Remove any excess cement
in a thorough and consistent manner.
Alternatively, push the component in
place by hand beginning laterally, then
medially.
Fig. 10a Use the Tibial Impactor to impact
the tibial base plate.
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