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Final Components
For better anchoring of the cement, it is
recommended to prepare additional anchor holes
on both tibia and femur.
The bone should be prepared before cementation
with pulse lavage and then dried. Apply a thin
layer of cement to the inner surfaces of the
components. Apply cement to the prepared bone
surfaces.
With the knee flexed (Figure 70)
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Insert the tibial component and seat it using the
tibial impactor.
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Insert the femoral component and seat it using the
femoral impactor.
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Extend the knee and remove any excess cement.
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Do not apply any load to the implant components
until the cement has hardened.
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Insert the bearing component.
For questions please consult the JOURNEY™ II Total
Knee Surgical Technique.
Checkpoints
Warning:
Prior to closing the patient’s
incision, be sure to remove both the
femoral and tibial bone checkpoint
pins.
Figure 70.
Remove trial components then cement tibial
component, cement femoral component and insert the bearing
component.
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