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Vanguard
®
ID Total Knee
Surgical Technique
Figure 3
Figure 4
Patella Preparation
Patella Resection
Vanguard ID Tip:
Preparation of the patella at
this time frees up the joint capsule and facilitates
exposure for the remainder of the case.
Option 1: Surface Clamp
Tilt the patella for patella preparation.
Remove the osteophytes and peripatellar tissues down
to the level of the quadriceps and patellar tendon
insertion.
Determine the patella thickness and resection amount
by using the patella caliper (Figure 3).
The patella saw guide stylus can be utilized to determine
the appropriate resection level (Figure 4).
Use the patella clamp surface cut guide to perform the
initial, flat patellar resection.
Note:
Care should be taken to restore original patella
thickness to prevent overstuffing or under tensioning
of the patellofemoral joint.
