
Zimmer MIS Multi-Reference 4-in-1 Femoral Instrumentation Surgical Technique
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Introduction
Successful total knee arthroplasty
depends in part on re-establishment
of normal lower extremity alignment,
proper implant design and orientation,
secure implant fixation, and adequate
soft tissue balancing and stability. The
NexGen
Complete Knee Solution and
Multi-Reference
4-in-1 Instruments
are designed to help the surgeon
accomplish these goals by combining
optimal alignment accuracy with a
simple, straight-forward technique.
The instruments and technique
assist the surgeon in restoring the
center of the hip, knee, and ankle to
lie on a straight line, establishing a
neutral mechanical axis. The femoral
and tibial components are oriented
perpendicular to this axis. Femoral
rotation is determined using the
posterior condyles or epicondylar
axis as a reference. The instruments
promote accurate cuts to help ensure
secure component fixation. Ample
component sizes allow soft tissue
balancing with appropriate soft tissue
release.
The femur, tibia, and patella are
prepared independently, and can be
cut in any sequence using the principle
of measured resection (removing
enough bone to allow replacement
by the prosthesis). Adjustment cuts
may be needed later.
The
Multi-Reference
4-in-1 instruments
provide a choice of either anterior or
posterior referencing techniques for
making the femoral finishing cuts.
The anterior referencing technique
uses the anterior cortex to set the A/P
position of the femoral component.
The posterior condyle cut is variable.
The posterior referencing technique
uses the posterior condyles to set
the A/P position of the femoral
component. The variable cut is made
anteriorly.
The Mini-Incision TKA technique
has been developed to combine
the alignment goals of total knee
arthroplasty with less disruption of
soft tissue. To accommodate this
technique, some of the original
Multi-
Reference
4-in-1 Instruments have
been modified. However, if preferred,
a standard incision can be used with
the instruments. Prior to using a
smaller incision, the surgeon should
be familiar with implanting
NexGen
components through a standard
incision.
Total knee arthroplasty using a less
invasive technique is suggested for
nonobese patients with preoperative
flexion greater than 90°. Patients with
varus deformities greater than 17° or
valgus deformities greater than 13°
are typically not candidates for an
MIS technique.
Please refer to the package inserts
for complete product information,
including contraindications, warnings,
precautions, and adverse effects.
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