Figure 1
Exposure
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A standard anterior midline incision can be utilized .
Any previous incision can be used or incorporated
to decrease risk of skin slough .
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The capsule can be entered through a modified mid-
vastus approach, which makes a skin incision medial
to the patella from just above the tibial tubercle to
just above the patella .
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Use a soft tissue approach that allows adequate
patella visualization and sufficient knee flexion .
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Tibial
Preparation
Triathlon
®
Knee System
Single-Use Instruments Surgical Protocol
Figure 3
This surgical technique describes cutting the tibia first,
followed by the femur and then patella . The sequence
may be varied based upon surgeon preference .
In some patients it may be difficult to cut the femur first
and get proper rotation due to the tibia being in the way
of the placement of the femoral sizer . In these cases it
may be beneficial to cut the distal femur, then tibia, and
then go back to size and finish the femoral cuts .
Tibial Preparation
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The tibia is prepared using the Triathlon
extramedullary alignment system . Retractors may be
placed medially, laterally, and posteriorly to expose
the tibial plateau for preparation . It is important to
remove all osteophytes, menisci and remaining soft
tissues . Menisci can be removed before or after the
bone cut . If the PCL has been retained, an optional
retractor is available to cradle the PCL for increased
exposure . The knee is flexed anywhere from 45
degrees to more than 90 degrees of flexion depending
on surgeon preference . The tibia may be subluxed or
dislocated as required .
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The tibial plateau referencing arm of the proximal
rod is placed on the proximal tibia just anterior to
the ACL insertion . A rongeur may remove any
osteophytes that prevent satisfactory positioning .
Rotational Alignment
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The assembly must be in the proper rotational
alignment . The most common landmark referenced
is the tibial tubercle . The assembly should be
aligned with the medial third of the tibial tubercle .
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Once the rotational alignment is determined, a
headless pin is placed through the posterior fixation
hole in the proximal assembly to lock it in place .
Either the anterior or posterior fixation holes may
be used to set the flexion extension and rotational
alignment .
Figure 2
Headless
Pin
Locking
Switch
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