2
1
SECTION
Instruments
1
TECHNIQUE TIP
1.B
When performing the cuts, excessive force (considering the pressure
being applied to the guide) on the medial or lateral side of the cut
guide could influence the amount of varus/valgus in the cut.
TECHNIQUE TIP
1.C
If more fixation is required, insert a 3.2mm trocar tipped pin in the
oblique hole on the cutting head.
Fig. 4
Place Distal Cut Guide and Cut Femur
•
Remove the Pin Guide by sliding it off the pins, leaving the
anterior pins in the bone.
•
Secure the
Persona
®
0° Captured / Uncaptured Cutting Head
(42-5099-010-00).
•
Verify the distal resection on the medial and lateral side with
a resection guide. Check alignment if desired, and make the
cut
(Fig. 4)
.
Place the Persona 4-in-1 Femoral Cut Guide
•
Secure the
Persona
4-in-1 Cut Guide (42-5099-085-54_74
for Anterior Referencing or 42-5099-044-54_74 for Posterior
Referencing) and insert 3.2mm Trocar-tipped pins through
the oblique holes of the cut guide. Verify resections using a
resection guide.
•
Finish the femur following the instructions from the
Zimmer
Persona
The Personalized Knee Surgical Technique
(Fig. 6)
.
Remove Distal Cut Guide
•
Locate the drilled pin holes.
•
Remove the anterior pins
(Fig. 5)
.
3
.
2
mm x
75
mm
Trocar Tipped
Drill Pin
(
2
.
5
mm hex)
00-5901-020-00
Pin / Screw
Inserter
00-5901-021-00
0° Captured /
Uncaptured
Cutting Head
42-5099-010-00
Persona
4-in-1
Cut Guide
42-5099-085-54_74
OR
42-5099-044-54_74
Resection Guide
00-5977-084-00
Femoral Technique
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
TECHNIQUE TIP
1.D
In the event the drilled distal holes are covered up following the distal
cut, clean the area. Alternatively, prior to removing the anterior pins,
place the Pin Guide back over the anterior pins and locate the distal
pins through the distal Pin Guide holes.
TECHNIQUE TIP
