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NexGen MIS LPS-Flex Mobile Implant System
Surgical Technique
Optional Patella Protectors
The patella may be resected before any other bone
cuts. In that case, care should be taken to avoid
damaging the resected surface during susequent
bone cuts.
There are 3 sizes of patella protectors available to
cover the patella while completing the remaining bone
resections. Choose the size that best covers the patella
– 26 mm, 32 mm, or 38 mm. Handle with care; the
spikes may be sharp.
A suture needs to be placed through the hole in the
patella protector (Figure 12t). Loosely tie a suture
through the hole on the patella protector. Attach a
hemostat to the end of the suture material. Leave an
adequate amount of suture material to position the
hemostat away from the incision.
After the initial patella cut is completed, use thumb
pressure to press the patella protector against the
bone. If the bone is particularly hard, apply the patellar
clamp against the patella protector. Squeeze the
clamp until the patella protector is fully seated against
the bone.
The patella protector should be part of the instrument
count before closing the wound. It is not intended for
implantation. Completely remove the suture material
at the end of the operation and before sending the
instrument for cleaning.
Surgeon Notes and Tips
The suture placed through the hole in the patella
protector provides a tether for finding and removing
the patella protector.
Note:
The patella protectors are not recommended
for use in an insetting technique.
Figure 12t
Suture Hole
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