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Sigma Fast Plattform Kirurgisk Teknikk Brosjyre
Sigma Fast Plattform Kirurgisk Teknikk Brosjyre
Sigma Fast Plattform Kirurgisk Teknikk Brosjyre
INSTRUMENTS
There are several approach options available to the surgeon, the most
common are; medial parapatellar, mini-midvastus and mini-subvastus.
In this surgical technique we feature the mini-subvastus approach.
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Contents
Surgical Summary 2
Patella Resection 7
Femoral Alignment 9
Tibial Resection 17
Femoral Sizing 19
Femoral Rotation 20
Cementing Technique 30
Closure 32
Ordering Information 43
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Surgical Summary
Step 1: Incision and exposure Step 2: Patella resection Step 3: Femoral alignment Step 4: Distal femoral resection
Step 9: Femoral preparation Step 10: Femoral resection notch cuts Step 11: Trial reduction Step 12: Tibial preparation
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Step 5: Lower leg alignment Step 6: Tibial resection Step 7: Soft tissue balancing Step 8: Femoral sizing and rotation
Step 13: Final patella preparation Step 14: Final component implantation
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Figure 1 Figure 2
The Sigma® High Performance (HP) For surgeons choosing the medial patella and ligamentum patella stopping (VMO), running distal and lateral to the
instrumentation has been designed for parapatellar (Figure 2): just medial to the tibial tubercle (Figure 2). muscle fibres towards the rectus femoris,
use with and without Ci™ computer With neutral alignment or with varus Following this incision, either evert or splitting the VMO.
assisted surgery, for both open and deformity, make a medial parapatellar luxate the patella laterally to expose the Continue the incision distally around the
minimally invasive approaches to the knee. incision through the retinaculum, the entire tibio-femoral joint. medial aspect of the patella and
capsule and the synovium. The medial ligamentum patella stopping just medial
Make a straight midline skin incision parapatellar incision starts proximal (4 cm) For surgeons choosing the mini mid- to the tibial tubercle (Figure 3). Following
starting from 2 to 4 cm above the patella, to the patella, incising the rectus femoris vastus option (Figure 3): this incision, luxate the patella laterally
passing over the patella, and ending at the tendon longitudinally, and continues The mid-vastus approach starts 3-4 cm in to expose the entire tibio-femoral joint.
tibial tubercle (Figure 1). distally around the medial aspect of the the middle of the vastus medialis obliquus
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Figure 3 Figure 4
Subvatus Tip:
For surgeons choosing the mini The medial skin flap is elevated to relative to the long axis of the limb) and of the patellar tendon. A 90 degree
subvastus option (Figure 4): clearly delineate the inferior border the VMO tendon always attaches to the bent-Hohmann retractor is placed in
The skin incision is made from the of the vastus medialis obliquus muscle. mid-pole of the patella. It is very important the lateral gutter and rests against the
superior pole of the patella to the tibial The fascia overlying the VMO is left to save this edge of the tendon down to robust edge of VMO tendon that was
tubercle. In most patients the skin intact as this helps maintain the integrity the mid-pole. That is where the retractor preserved during the exposure.
incision measures 9 to 11.5 cm in full of the muscle belly itself throughout the will rest so that the VMO muscle itself Surprisingly little force is needed to
extension with longer incisions being case. The anatomy is very consistent. is protected throughout the case. completely retract the patella into the
used for patients who are taller, heavier, The inferior edge of the VMO is always The arthrotomy is made along the lateral gutter. The knee is then flexed
or more muscular. found more inferior and more medial inferior edge of the VMO down to the to 90 degrees providing good exposure
Surgeons should start with a traditional than most surgeons anticipate. The mid-pole of the patella. At the mid-pole of both distal femoral condyles.
15 to 20 cm incision and then shorten muscle fibres of the VMO are orientated of the patella the arthrotomy is directed
the incision length over time. at a 50 degree angle (or 130 degrees straight distally along the medial border
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Figure 5 Figure 6
Two 90 degree bent-Hohmann retractors A large Kocher clamp is clipped in place Excise hypertrophic synovium if present Particular attention should be given to
are very useful for this procedure and are along the medial soft-tissue sleeve just and a portion of the infrapatella fat pad posterior osteophytes as they may affect
highly recommended (Figure 5). superior to the medial meniscus and is to allow access to the medial, lateral and flexion contracture or femoral rotation.
The 90 degree angle is excellent in safely left in place for the entire procedure as intercondylar spaces.
and efficiently retracting the quadriceps a retractor to facilitate visualisation of the Evaluate the condition of the posterior
and patella laterally; the tapered tip slides medial side. When having difficulties in All osteophytes should be removed at this cruciate ligament (PCL) to determine the
effectively into place to protect the medial correctly placing the instruments in any of stage as they can affect soft tissue appropriate Sigma® component to use.
and lateral collateral ligaments during these approaches, the incision should be balancing (Figure 6). Resect the PCL if required.
femoral and tibial preparation. further extended to avoid over-retraction of
the soft tissues.
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Patella Resection
Patella stylus
Posterior
Size 41- resect 11 mm
8.5 mm
Sizes 32, 35, 38 - resect 8.5 mm
16.5 mm
25 mm 12 mm remnant
Anterior
Figure 8
Resection and preparation of the patella bone remaining in the medial / lateral and Therefore for a size 41 mm implant the overresection (Figure 9). Place the leg
can be performed sequentially or superior / inferior portions of the patella. minimum natural patella thickness should in extension and position the patella
separately, as desired and can be Select a patella stylus that matches the be 23 mm. For all other sizes of patella resection guide with the sizing stylus
performed at any time during surgery. thickness of the implant to be used. Slide the minimum should be 20.5 mm against the posterior cortex of the patella
Measure the thickness of the patella the appropriate size stylus into the saw In cases of a thin patella a 12 mm with the serrated jaws at the superior and
(Figure 7). The size of the resurfaced capture of the resection guide (Figure 8). remnant stylus can be attached to the inferior margins of the articular surface.
patella should be the same as the natural To reduce the risk of fracture a minimum resection guide resting on the anterior The jaws should be closed to firmly
patella. There should be equal amounts of of 12 mm should remain after resection. surface of the patella, to avoid engage the patella (Figure 10).
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Patella Resection
Patella wafer
Figure 11 Figure 12
Tilt the patella laterally to an angle of 40 Remove the stylus and perform the A patella wafer can be hand placed on the
to 60 degrees (Figure 11). resection using an oscillating saw through resected surface if required, to protect the
the saw capture and flush with the cutting patella bone bed.
surface (Figure 12).
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Isthmus level
Femoral Alignment
Subvastus tip: Medially and laterally, Bringing the knee into some extension Enter the medullary canal at the midline Attach the T-handle to the I.M. rod and
the 90 degree bent-Hohmann retractors eases the tension on the extensor of the trochlea, 7 mm to 10 mm anterior slowly introduce the rod into the medullary
are placed to protect the skin and the mechanism and skin, and thus to the origin of the PCL (Figure 13). canal, to the level of the isthmus
collateral ligaments. Bringing the decreases the risk to those structures. Use the step part of the drill to increase (Figure 15).
knee up to 60 degrees of flexion better the diameter of the hole if required.
exposes the anterior portion of the distal The drill may be positioned anteromedially
femur. Care must be taken to protect the to allow unobstructed passage of the I.M.
muscle and skin during guide placement rod in the femoral canal (Figure 14).
and bone cutting.
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Femoral Alignment
Femoral block
connector
Distal femoral
cutting block
Note: Although this manual illustrates the The valgus angle (left or right - 0º to 9º) Rotate the knob on the resection guide until The trigger should engage in the hole
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Femur First technique, the Sigma HP on the femoral alignment guide is set by the arrow is pointing to the padlock symbol. behind the slot (Figure 18).
technique can also be performed using compressing the two triggers and locked Insert the femoral block connector into the
the Tibia First approach. in place by rotating the blue locking lever resection guide. Turn it clockwise to engage.
clockwise (Figure 16 and 17). The scale on the dial corresponds to a
Preoperative radiographs are used to The T-handle is removed and the femoral slotted resection. Place the cutting block in
define the angle between the femoral, alignment guide is placed on the I.M. rod the femoral block connector so that the tang
anatomical and mechanical axis. and seated against the distal femur on the connector slides into the cutting slot
(Figure 17). on the cutting block.
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Femoral Alignment
Distal femoral
cutting block
Figure 19 Figure 20
Optional
Position the resection guide over the two Adjust the internal / external rotation of the Adjust the medial-lateral placement of the This will allow a +2 or -2 mm adjustment
legs of the distal femoral alignment guide alignment guide with reference to the resection block as desired and rotate until to be made.
until the distal cutting block touches the trochlear groove. When rotation is correct, firmly seated on the anterior condyles.
anterior femur (Figure 19). secure the alignment guide by inserting Secure the cutting block to the femur with Set the guide to resect at least 9 mm of
one threaded pin through the medial hole. two threaded pins through the holes distal femoral bone from the most
marked with a square. Make sure the pins prominent condyle (Figure 20).
are engaging the posterior condyles.
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Release attachment
1. Slide femoral
resection guide
upwards
2. Remove femoral
alignment guide
towards the T-handle
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Press down to
attach cutting block
Figure 24
The tibia can now be resected to create Subvastus tip: Three retractors are laterally protect the collateral ligaments
more room in the joint space. placed precisely to get good exposure and define the perimeter of the tibial
of the entire surface of the tibia: a bone. The tibia is cut in one piece using
Assemble the appropriate 0-3 degree, pickle-fork retractor posteriorly provides a saw blade that fits the captured guide.
left / right or symmetrical cutting block to an anterior drawer and protects the
the tibial jig uprod. Slide the tibial jig uprod neurovascular structures; and bent-
into the ankle clamp assembly (Figure 24). Hohmann retractors medially and
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Centre of the
Quick release button tibial adapter
Figure 25 Figure 26
Place the knee in 90 degrees of flexion To provide stability, insert a central pin Subvastus tip: Through a small incision Establish rotational alignment by aligning
with the tibia translated anteriorly and through the vertical slot in the cutting block there is a tendency to place the tibial the tibial jig ankle clamp parallel to the
stabilised. Place the ankle clamp proximal (Figure 25). Push the quick release button cutting guide in varus and internal transmalleolar axis. The midline of the tibia
to the malleoli (Figure 25). Align the to set the approximate resection level. rotation. Extra attention should be paid is approximately 3 mm medial to the
proximal central marking on the tibia to the position of the tibial tubercle and transaxial midline (Figure 26). The lower
cutting block with the medial one third the long axis of the tibial shaft during assembly is translated medially (usually to
of the tibial tubercle to set rotation. guide positioning to ensure correct the second vertical mark), by pushing the
varus / valgus alignment. varus / valgus adjustment wings. There are
vertical scribe marks for reference aligning
to the middle of the talus (Figure 27).
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Slope
The tibial jig uprod and ankle clamp are The angle of the tibial slope can be As each patient’s anatomy varies, the On the uprod 5, 6 and 7 zones are present,
designed to prevent an adverse anterior increased to greater than 0 degrees tibial jig uprod can be used for both which correspond to the length of the tibia.
slope. On an average size tibia this guide should the patient have a greater natural smaller and larger patients. The length These markings can by used to fine tune
will give approximately a 0 degree tibial slope (Figure 28). First unlock the slide of the tibia influences the amount of slope the amount of slope. When the uprod shows
slope when the slope adjustment is locking position and then translate the when translating the adapter anteriorly. a mark 7 zone, this indicates that when the
translated anteriorly until it hits the stop. tibial slope adjuster anteriorly until the The 0 degree default position can be lower assembly is translated 7 mm anterior,
In some cases a slight amount of slope desired angle is reached. For a cruciate overridden by pressing the slope override it will give an additional 1 degree of posterior
will remain (1-2 degrees) (Figure 27). substituting (CS) design, a 0 degree button and moving the slope adjustment slope. For example, when the uprod shows
posterior slope is recommended. closer to the ankle (Figure 28). a mark 5 zone, 5 mm translation is needed
for an additional 1 degree (Figure 29).
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Figure 30
Height
When measuring from the less damaged Adjustment of resection height on the If planning to resect through the slot, The final resection level can be dialled in
side of the tibial plateau set the stylus to stylus should be done outside the joint position the foot of the tibial stylus marked by rotating the fine-tune mechanism
8 mm or 10 mm. If the stylus is placed space before locating the stylus in the “slotted” into the slot of the tibial cutting clockwise (upward adjustment) or
on the more damaged side of the tibial cutting block. block (Figure 30). If planning to resect on counterclockwise (downward adjustment).
plateau, set the stylus to 0 mm or 2 mm. top of the cutting block, place the foot Care should be taken with severe valgus
marked “non-slotted” into the cutting slot. deformity, not to over-resect the tibia.
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Tibial Resection
Figure 31
After the height has been set, pin the block The block can be securely fixed with a Subvastus tip: because the patella has
through the 0 mm set of holes (the stylus convergent pin (Figure 31). not been everted the patellar tendon is
may need to be removed for access). often more prominent anteriorly than with
+2 and -2 mm pinholes are available on a standard arthrotomy and thus at risk for
the resection blocks to further adjust the iatrogenic damage with the saw blade
resection level where needed. during tibial preparation.
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Spacer block
Place the knee in full extension and apply A set of specific fixed bearing and mobile The extension gap side of the spacer Introduce the alignment rod through the
lamina spreaders medially and laterally. bearing spacer blocks are available. Every block can be used to determine the spacer block. This may be helpful in
The extension gap must be rectangular in spacer block has two ends, one for appropriate thickness of the tibial insert assessing alignment (Figure 34).
configuration with the leg in full extension. measuring the extension gap and one for and to validate the soft tissue balance
If the gap is not rectangular the extension the flexion gap. (Figure 33).
gap is not balanced and appropriate soft
tissue balancing must be performed
(Figure 32).
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Femoral Sizing
Place the Fixed Reference sizing guide Place the sizing guide stylus on the A scale on the surface of the stylus Tighten the locking lever downwards and
against the resected distal surface of the anterior femur with the tip positioned indicates the exit point on the anterior read the size from the sizing window
femur, with the posterior condyles resting at the intended exit point on the anterior cortex for each size of femur. The scale is (Figure 37).
on the posterior feet of the guide. Secure cortex to avoid any potential notching read from the distal side of the lock knob
with pins (optional threaded headed pins) of the femur. (Figure 36).
(Figure 35).
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Femoral Rotation
Epicondylar axis
reference
Whiteside’s line
Whiteside’s line
Epicondylar axis
reference
Select the anterior or posterior rotation Both the anterior down and posterior up Note: Choosing the anterior rotation Conversely, choosing the posterior
guide that provides 0, 3, 5 or 7 degrees of rotation guides have visual cues that can guide will provide a fixed anterior rotation guide will provide a fixed
femoral rotation. Flip the guide to LEFT or help with alignment to these axes. reference, or constant anterior cut, posterior reference, or fixed posterior
RIGHT (Figure 38) and attach to the sizer. regardless of A/P Chamfer Block size. cut. All variability in bone cuts from size
Choose the degree of external rotation Insert threaded (non-headed) pins through All variability in bone cuts from size to to size will occur on the anterior cut.
setting that is parallel to the epicondylar the holes (Figures 39 and 40) and remove size will occur on the posterior cut.
axis and perpendicular to Whiteside’s line. the sizer / rotation guide assembly, leaving
the pins in the distal femur.
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Select the Sigma® or Sigma® RP-F Fixed The Sigma® RP-F block can be identified Note: The block may be shifted 2 mm After confirming cut placement with the
Reference A/P chamfer block that matches through the letters “RP-F” on the distal face, anteriorly or posteriorly by selecting reference guide, or angel-wing, insert
the femur size. The Sigma® RP-F and and a series of grooves along the posterior one of the offset holes around the threaded headed pins into the convergent
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standard Sigma A/P and chamfer cutting cut slot. Place the block over the 2 threaded “0” hole. When downsizing, selecting pin holes on the medial and lateral aspects
blocks look very similar. Care should be pins through the 0 mm pinholes. the smaller A/P chamfer block and the of the A/P chamfer block (Figure 42).
taken not to confuse the blocks as this will most anterior pin holes will take 2 mm Resect the anterior and posterior femur
result in under or over resection of the more bone anteriorly and approximately (Figures 43 and 44).
posterior condyles (Figure 41). 2 mm more bone posteriorly.
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Place retractors to protect the medial Remove the initial locating pins and Note: The posterior saw captures are
cruciate ligament medially and the proceed with chamfer cuts (Figures 45 open medially and laterally to ensure
popliteal tendon laterally. and 46). completed saw cuts over a wide range
of femoral widths. To reduce the risk
of inadvertent sawblade kickout when
making posterior resections, insert the
sawblade with a slight medial angle
prior to starting the saw.
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Figure 47 Figure 48
When using a stabilised Sigma® or Sigma® The Sigma® RP-F guide can be identified Position the notch guide on the resected
RP-F component, select and attach the through the letters “RP-F” on the anterior anterior and distal surfaces of the femur.
appropriate femoral notch guide. face, and a series of grooves along the Pin the block in place through the fixation
notch distal, anterior corner. pin holes with at least three pins before any
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Note: The Sigma RP-F and standard bone cuts are made (Figures 47 and 48).
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Sigma notch guides look very similar.
Care should be taken not to confuse the
blocks as this will result in under or over
resection of the box.
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Figure 49 Figure 50
Tibial Trial
Note: Either M.B.T. or Fixed Bearing tibial Release the triggers so that the arms Place the appropriate sized M.B.T. tray 1) Trial reduction with trial bearing in
components can be trialled prior to engage in the slots on the femur, and trial onto the resected tibial surface. non-rotation mode
performing the tibial preparation step. rotate the handle clockwise to lock. Position the evaluation bullet into the cut- This option is useful when the tibial tray
Position the trial onto the femur, impacting out of the M.B.T. tray trial (Figure 50). component size is smaller than the
Femoral Trial as necessary. To detach the inserter from There are two options available to assess femoral size.
Attach the slaphammer or universal handle the femur rotate the handle the knee during trial reduction. One or
to the femoral inserter / extractor. Position counterclockwise and push the two triggers both may be used. Note: Mobile bearing tibial insert size
the appropriately sized femoral trial on the with thumb and index finger. Position the MUST match femoral component size.
inserter by depressing the two triggers to femoral trial onto the femur (Figure 49).
separate the arms and push the trial
against the conforming poly surface. 24
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Figure 51 Figure 52
With equivalent sizes the bearing rotation Position the evaluation bullet into the Assess the position of the tray to achieve Tap down lightly to secure the tray to the
allowance is 8 degrees for standard cut-out of the M.B.T. tray trial. maximal tibial coverage. The rotation proximal tibia (Figure 52).
Sigma® and 20 degrees for Sigma® RP-F 2) Trial reduction with trial bearing free of the M.B.T. tray trial is usually centred
components. For a tibial tray one size to rotate on the junction between the medial and
smaller than the femoral component, this This trial reduction can be done instead or central one-third of the tibial tubercle.
bearing rotation allowance reduces to in addition to the one described before. Secure the keel punch impactor to the
5 degrees. In this situation, finding the Place the appropriately sized M.B.T. trial spiked evaluation bullet and position
neutral position with respect to the femur tray onto the resected tibial surface into the cut-out of the M.B.T. tray trial.
is therefore more important in order to (Figure 51).
prevent bearing overhang and soft tissue
impingement. 25
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Cautery
marks
Select the tibial insert trial that matches the If there is any indication of instability, Rotational alignment of the M.B.T. tray trial Overall alignment can be confirmed using
chosen femoral size and style, curved or substitute a tibial insert trial with the is adjusted with the knee in full extension, the two-part alignment rod, attaching it to
stabilised, and insert it onto the M.B.T. tray next greater thickness and repeat the using the tibial tray handle to rotate the the tibial alignment handle (Figure 55).
trial (Figure 53). Carefully remove the tibial reduction. tray and trial insert into congruency with The appropriate position is marked with
tray handle and, with the trial prosthesis in the femoral trial. The rotation of the M.B.T. electrocautery on the anterior tibial cortex
place, extend the knee carefully, noting the Select the tibial insert trial that gives the tray trial is usually centred on the junction (Figure 54). Fully flex the knee, and remove
anterior / posterior stability, medial / lateral greatest stability in flexion and extension between the medial and central one-third the trial components.
stability and overall alignment in the A/P while still allowing full extension of the tibial tubercle.
and M/L plane. (Figure 54).
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Tibial Preparation
Align the tibial trial to fit with the tibia for Attach the M.B.T. drill tower to the tray trial. M.B.T. Note: For cemented preparation, select
Tray Size Line Colour
maximum coverage or, if electrocautery Control the tibial reaming depth by the “Cemented” instruments, and for
marks are present, use these for alignment. inserting the reamer to the appropriate non-cemented or line-to-line preparation,
1-1.5 Green
Pin the trial with 2 pins as shown. coloured line (Figures 57 and 58). select the “Non-Cemented” tibial
The tray trial allows for standard and An optional Modular Drill Stop is available 2-3 Yellow instruments. The Cemented instruments
M.B.T. keeled components (Figure 56). to provide a hard stop when reaming. will prepare for a 1 mm cement mantle
See table for appropriate size. 4-7 Blue around the periphery of the implant.
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Figure 62 Figure 63
Figure 64 Figure 65
Select a template that most adequately The patellar implant may now be cemented. metal backing plate against the anterior The patella is reduced and the patella
covers the resected surface without Thoroughly cleanse the cut surface with cortex, avoiding skin entrapment. When implant is evaluated. An unrestricted range
overhang (Figure 62). pulsatile lavage. Apply cement to the snug, close the handles and hold by the of motion, free bearing movement and
If used, remove the patella wafer from the surface and insert the component. The ratchet until polymerisation is complete. proper patellar tracking should be evident
patella. Position the template handle on patellar clamp is designed to fully seat Remove all extruded cement with a (Figure 65).
the medial side of the everted patella. and stabilise the implant as the cement curette. Release the clamp by unlocking
Firmly engage the template to the polymerises. Centre the silicon O-ring over the locking switch and squeezing the
resected surface and drill the holes with the articular surface of the implant and the handle together (Figure 64).
the appropriate drill bit (Figure 63).
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Cementing Technique
Figure 66 Figure 67
To ensure a continuous cement mantle with Note: Blood lamination can reduce the Whether mixed by the SmartMix™ Vacuum A thick layer of cement can be placed
good cement interdigitation, prepare the mechanical stability of the cement, Mixing Bowl or the SmartMix™ Cemvac® either on the bone (Figure 67) or on the
sclerotic bone. This can be done by drilling therefore it is vital to choose a cement Vacuum Mixing System, SmartSet® GHV implant itself.
multiple small holes and cleansing the which reaches its working phase early. Bone Cement offers convenient handling
bone by pulsatile lavage (Figure 66). Any characteristics for the knee cementation
residual small cavity bone defects should process.
be packed with cancellous autograft,
allograft or synthetic bone substitutes such
as Conduit™ TCP Granules.
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Locking knob
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Closure
Subvastus tip: The tourniquet is deflated These sutures can usually be placed joint and the distal/vertical limb of the with the knee in 90 degrees of flexion.
so that any small bleeders in the deep to the VMO muscle itself and grasp arthrotomy is closed with multiple Skin staples are used, not a subcuticular
subvastus space can be identified and either fibrous tissue or the syovium interrupted zero-Vicryl® sutures placed suture. More tension is routinely placed
coagulated. The closure of the arthrotomy attached to the distal or undersurface with the knee in 90 degrees of flexion. on the skin during small incision TKA
starts by re-approximating the corner of of the VMO instead of the muscle itself. The skin is closed in layers. surgery than in standard open surgery
capsule to the extensor mechanism at the These first four sutures are most easily and the potential for wound healing
mid-pole of the patella. Then three placed with the knee in extension but are To avoid overtightening the medial side problems may be magnified if the skin is
interrupted zero-Vicryl® sutures are placed then tied with the knee at 90 degrees of and creating an iatrogenic patella baja handled multiple times as is the case
along the proximal limb of the arthrotomy. flexion. A deep drain is placed in the knee postoperatively the arthrotomy is closed with a running subcuticular closure.
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Figure 72 Figure 73
Femoral Trial
Attach the slaphammer or universal Position the trial onto the femur, impacting 1. Trial reduction with trial insert and tray Place the knee in approximately 90 to
handle to the femoral inserter/extractor. as necessary. To detach the inserter from in rotation, or free floating mode. 100 degrees of flexion. With the knee
Position the appropriately sized femoral the femur rotate the handle counter- This option is useful when allowing normal in full flexion and the tibia subluxed
trial on the inserter by depressing the two clockwise and push the two triggers with internal / external extension of the tibial anteriorly, attach the alignment handle
triggers to separate the arms and push thumb and index finger. Position the components during flexion / extension to to the tray trial by retracting the lever.
the trial against the conforming poly femoral trial onto the femur (Figure 72). dictate optimal placement of the tibial tray. Position the tray trial on the resected
surface. Release the triggers so that the There are two options available to assess Select the trial bearing size determined tibial surface, taking care to maximise
arms engage in the slots on the femur, the knee during trial reduction. One or during implant planning and insert onto the coverage of the tray trial on the
and rotate the handle clockwise to lock. both may be used. the tray trial. proximal tibia (Figure 73).
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Cautery
marks
With the trial prostheses in place, the knee Where there is a tendency for lateral 2. Trial reduction with trial insert and tray Secure the fixed bearing keel punch
is carefully and fully extended, noting subluxation or patellar tilt in the absence of in fixed, non-rotation mode. impactor to the evaluation bullet and
medial and lateral stability and overall medial patellar influence (thumb pressure), Assess the position of the tray to achieve position into the cut-out of the tray trial.
alignment in the A/P and M/L plane. lateral retinacular release is indicated. maximal tibial coverage (align the tibial Tap down lightly to secure the tray to the
Where there is any indication of instability, Rotational alignment of the tibial tray is proximal tibia (Figure 76).
tray handle with the electrocautery marks,
the next greater size tibial insert is adjusted with the knee in full extension,
if procedure described in 1) has been
substituted and reduction repeated. using the alignment handle to rotate the
followed.) The rotation of the tray trial is Carefully remove the tibial tray handle and
The insert that gives the greatest stability tray and trial insert into congruency with the
usually centred on the junction between repeat the trial reduction step from Step 1.
in flexion and extension and allows full femoral trial. The appropriate position is
extension is selected. marked with electrocautery on the anterior the medial and central one-third of the
tibial cortex (Figures 74 and 75). tibial tubercle.
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Sigma® Modular & UHMWPE Tray: Fully advance the matching drill through The Cemented instruments will prepare
Select the appropriate fixed bearing drill the drill tower into the cancellous bone Tray Size Line Colour for a 1 mm cement mantle around the
tower, drill bushing, drill and modular keel (Figure 78) to the appropriate line shown periphery of the implant.
punch system. Pin the trial with two pins. in Table below. 1.5-3 Green
Remove the alignment handle from the Insert the fixed bearing keel punch
tray trial and assemble the fixed bearing 4-5 Yellow
Note: For cemented preparation, select impactor and keel punch through the drill
drill tower onto the tray trial (Figure 77). the “Cemented” instruments, and for tower and impact until the shoulder of the
6 Purple
non-cemented or line-to-line preparation, punch is in contact with the guide (Figure
select the “Non-Cemented” tibial 79). Remove the keel punch impactor by
instruments. pressing the side button taking care that
the punch configuration is preserved.
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Figure 80 Figure 81
Sigma® Cruciform Keel Tray: Pin the trial For cemented preparation, sequentially Assemble an appropriately sized standard
with two pins. Remove the alignment prepare the tibia starting with the standard or cemented keel punch onto the fixed
handle from the tray trial and assemble the punch, followed by the cemented punch. bearing impactor handle. Insert the punch
appropriately sized cruciform keel punch For non-cemented preparation, use the through the guide and impact until the
guide to the tray trial (Figure 80). standard punch only (Figure 81). shoulder of the punch is in contact with the
guide. Free the stem punch, taking care
that the punch configuration is preserved.
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Figure 82 Figure 83
The entry point for the intramedullary The knee is flexed maximally, the tibial Position the correct size fixed bearing or The intramedullary rod is passed down
alignment rod is a critical starting point for retractor is inserted over the posterior mobile bearing tray trial on the proximal through the medullary canal until the
accurate alignment of the intramedullary cruciate ligament and the tibia is subluxed tibia to aid in establishing a drill point. isthmus is firmly engaged (Figure 83).
alignment system. anteriorly. All soft tissue is cleared from the
intercondylar area. The tibial spine is Drill a hole through the tray trial to open
In most cases, this point will be centred resected to the highest level of the least the tibia intramedullary canal with the I.M.
on the tibial spine in both medial/lateral affected tibial condyle. step drill (Figure 82).
and anterior/ posterior aspect. In some
cases, it may be slightly eccentric.
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A/P slide
Slope adjustment
Slope scale
Figure 84 Figure 85
The handle is removed and the I.M. and give an indication of the angle lines up with the line previously marked This results in an overall 0 degree position
rotation guide is placed over the I.M. rod between the posterior condylar axis and using the rotation guide. Assemble the which is recommended for the Sigma®
to define the correct rotational tibia axis, the chosen rotation. appropriate 3 degree Sigma® HP handed cruciate substituting components.
referring to the condylar axis, medial 1/3 (left/right) or symmetrical tibia cutting block Additional posterior slope can be added
of the tibia tubercle and the centre of the The rotation can then be marked through to the HP I.M. tibial jig in line with the through the slope adjustment knob, when
ankle (Figure 84). The angle can also be the slot on the rotation guide. The rotation marked rotation (Figure 85). A 3-degree using Sigma® cruciate retaining
checked relative to the posterior condylar guide can then be removed. After the cutting block is recommended to components.
axis by moving the slider forward and correct rotation has been marked, slide the compensate for the anterior angled I.M.
rotating it until it is aligned with the I.M. tibial jig over the I.M. rod and rotate rod position in the I.M. canal. This will Note: The number in the window
posterior condyles. The marks on the the I.M. jig until the rotation line on the jig prevent an adverse anterior slope position. indicates the amount of ADDITIONAL
rotation guide are in 2 degree increments SLOPE that has been added.
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Figure 86
Slide the appropriate fixed or adjustable Adjust the correct degree of slope by is resting on the desired part of the tibia. +2 and –2 mm pinholes are available on
stylus in the HP tibial cutting block slot. rotating the slope adjustment screw. For Lock the device, by turning the distal the cutting blocks to further adjust the
When measuring from the less damaged Sigma® cruciate retaining components a proximal locking screw, when the correct resection level where needed.
side of the tibia plateau set the stylus to 3-5 degree slope is recommended. For position has been reached.
8 mm or 10 mm. If the stylus is placed on Sigma® cruciate substituting components Check the position of the resection block
the more damaged side of the tibia a 0 degree slope is recommended as After the height has been set, insert two with an external alignment guide before
plateau, set the stylus to 0 mm or 2 mm previously described. Ensure that the pins through the 0 mm set of holes in the making any cut. Unlock the intramedullary
(Figure 86). slope scale reads zero. The correct block block (the stylus may need to be removed alignment device from the cutting block
height can be obtained by unlocking the for access). The block can be securely and remove the I.M. rod.
Slide the total construct as close as distal proximal lock and lowering the fixed with one extra convergent pin.
possible towards the proximal tibia and bottom half of the block until the stylus
lock this position.
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Figure 87 Figure 88
Varus / valgus
Assemble the appropriate 0-3 degree, to the malleoli and insert the larger of the Establish rotational alignment by aligning Translate the lower assembly medially
left/right or symmetrical cutting block to two proximal spikes in the centre of the the tibial Jig ankle clamp parallel to the (usually to the second vertical mark) by
the spiked uprod (Figure 87). Slide the tibial eminence to stabilise the EM transmalleolar axis. The midline of the tibia pushing the varus / valgus adjustment
spiked uprod into the ankle clamp alignment device. Loosen the A/P locking is approximately 3 mm medial to the wings.
assembly. knob and position the cutting block transaxial midline.
Place the knee in 90 degrees of flexion roughly against the proximal tibia and lock There are vertical scribe marks for reference
with the tibia translated anteriorly and the knob. Position the cutting block at a aligning to the middle of the talus.
stabilised. Place the ankle clamp proximal rough level of resection and tighten the
proximal/distal-sliding knob (Figure 88).
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Figure 89 Figure 90
Slope
The spiked uprod and ankle clamp are The angle of the tibial slope can be As each patient’s anatomy varies, the On the spiked uprod 5, 6 and 7 zones are
designed to prevent an adverse anterior increased to greater than 0 degrees spiked uprod can be used for both smaller present, which correspond to the length
slope. On an average size tibia this guide should the patient have a greater natural and larger patients. The length of the tibia of the tibia. These markings can by used
will give approximately a 0 degree tibial slope (Figure 89). First unlock the slide influences the amount of slope when to fine tune the amount of slope.
slope when the slope adjustment is locking position and then translate the translating the adapter anteriorly.
translated anteriorly until it hits the stop. tibial slope adjuster anteriorly until the The 0 degree default position can be When the spiked uprod shows a larger
In some cases a slight amount of slope desired angle is reached. For a cruciate overridden by pressing the slope override mark 7 zone, this indicates that when the
will remain (1-2 degrees). substituting (CS) design, a 0 degree button and moving the slope adjustment lower assembly is translated 7 mm anterior,
posterior slope is recommended. closer to the ankle (Figure 89). it will give an additional 1 degree of
posterior slope (Figure 90).
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Ordering Information
Product Code Description
950501228 HP EM Tibial Jig Uprod 950501263 Sigma® HP Fixed Reference Femoral Sizer
950501229 HP EM Tibial Jig Ankle Clamp 950501264 HP Fixed Reference Posterior Rotation Guide 0 degrees
950501202 HP IM Tibia Rotation Guide 950501265 HP Fixed Reference Posterior Rotation Guide 3 degrees
950501203 HP IM Tibia Jig 950501266 HP Fixed Reference Posterior Rotation Guide 5 degrees
950501222 Sigma® HP 0 degree Left Cut Block 950501268 HP Fixed Reference Anterior Rotation Guide 0 degrees
950501224 Sigma® HP 3 degree Left Cut Block 950501271 HP Fixed Reference Anterior Rotation Guide 7 degrees
966121 IM Rod 300 mm 950502162 RP-F HP Fixed Reference AP Block Size 2.5
950501238 Sigma® HP Distal Femoral Connector 950502166 RP-F HP Fixed Reference AP Block Size 6
950501307 HP Alignment Tower 950502168 Sigma® RP-F HP Femoral Notch Guide Size 1.5
950501207 HP Alignment Rod 950502169 Sigma® RP-F HP Femoral Notch Guide Size 2
966530 Reference Guide 950502170 Sigma® RP-F HP Femoral Notch Guide Size 2.5
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Ordering Information
Fixed Bearing Preparation 950502056 Sigma® HP FBT Cemented Drill Size 1.5-3
950502040 Sigma® HP FBT Tray Trial Size 1.5 950502057 Sigma® HP FBT Cemented Drill Size 4-6
950502043 Sigma® HP FBT Tray Trial Size 3 950502058 HP FBT Non-Cemented Drill Size 1.5-3
950502045 Sigma® HP FBT Tray Trial Size 5 950502052 HP FBT Non-Cemented Kl Punch Size 6
950502054 Sigma® HP FBT Evaluation Bullet 4-6 950502000 HP M.B.T. Tray Trial Size 1
950502060 Sigma® HP FBT Drill Tower 950502002 HP M.B.T. Tray Trial Size 2
217830123 M.B.T. Tray Fixation Pins 950502003 HP M.B.T. Tray Trial Size 2.5
950502068 FBT Modular Drill Stop 950502006 HP M.B.T. Tray Trial Size 4
950502061 HP FBT Standard Tibial Punch Guide Size 1.5-4 950502009 HP M.B.T. Tray Trial Size 7
950502062 HP FBT Standard Tibial Punch Guide Size 5-6 950502022 HP M.B.T. Spiked Evaluation Bullet Size 1-3
950502063 HP FBT Standard Tibial Punch Size 1.5-2 950502023 HP M.B.T. Spiked Evaluation Bullet Size 4-7
950502064 HP FBT Standard Tibial Punch Size 2.5-4 950502099 M.B.T. Evaluation Bullet Size 1-3"
950502065 HP FBT Standard Tibial Punch Size 5-6 950502098 M.B.T. Evaluation Bullet Size 4-7"
950502066 HP FBT Standard Cm Tibial Punch Size 1.5-2 950502027 HP M.B.T. Drill Tower
950502067 HP FBT Standard Cm Tibial Punch Size 2.5-6 950502024 HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Impact
950502047 HP FBT Cemented Keel Punch Size 1.5-3 950502029 M.B.T. Modular Drill Stop
950502048 HP FBT Cemented Keel Punch Size 4-5 950502038 M.B.T. Central Stem Punch
950502049 HP FBT Cemented Keel Punch Size 6 217830137 M.B.T. RP Trial Button
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Ordering Information
950502025 HP M.B.T. Cemented Central Drill 961007 Sigma® Femur CR Femur Trial Size 1.5 Left
950502010 HP M.B.T. Cemented Keel Punch Size 1-1.5 961002 Sigma® Femur CR Femur Trial Size 2 Left
950502011 HP M.B.T. Cemented Keel Punch Size 2-3 961008 Sigma® Femur CR Femur Trial Size 2.5 Left
950502012 HP M.B.T. Cemented Keel Punch Size 4-7 961003 Sigma® Femur CR Femur Trial Size 3 Left
950502026 HP M.B.T. Non Cemented Central Drill 961004 Sigma® Femur CR Femur Trial Size 4 Left
950502013 HP M.B.T. Non-Cemented Kl Punch Size 1-1.5 961005 Sigma® Femur CR Femur Trial Size 5 Left
950502014 HP M.B.T. Non-Cemented Kl Punch Size 2-3 961006 Sigma® Femur CR Femur Trial Size 6 Left
950502015 HP M.B.T. Non-Cemented Kl Punch Size 4-7 961017 Sigma® Femur CR Femur Trial Size 1.5 Right
M.B.T. Non Keeled Preparation 961018 Sigma® Femur CR Femur Trial Size 2.5 Right
950502025 HP M.B.T. Cemented Central Drill 961013 Sigma® Femur CR Femur Trial Size 3 Right
950502016 HP M.B.T. Cemented Punch Size 1-1.5 961014 Sigma® Femur CR Femur Trial Size 4 Right
950502017 HP M.B.T. Cemented Punch Size 2-3 961015 Sigma® Femur CR Femur Trial Size 5 Right
950502018 HP M.B.T. Cemented Punch Size 4-7 961016 Sigma® Femur CR Femur Trial Size 6 Right
950502026 HP M.B.T. Non-Cemented Central Drill 966200 Distal Femoral Lug Drill
950502019 HP M.B.T. Non-Cemented Punch Size 1-1.5 961047 Sigma® Femur CS Box Trial Size 1.5
950502020 HP M.B.T. Non-Cemented Punch Size 2-3 961042 Sigma® Femur CS Box Trial Size 2
950502021 HP M.B.T. Non-Cemented Punch Size 4-7 961048 Sigma® Femur CS Box Trial Size 2.5
950502030 HP DuoFix™ Tibial BLeft Size 1-1.5 961045 Sigma® Femur CS Box Trial Size 5
950502031 HP DuoFix™ Tibial BLeft Size 2-3.5 961046 Sigma® Femur CS Box Trial Size 6
950502032 HP DuoFix™ Tibial BLeft Size 4-7 966295 SP2 Femur Box Trial Screwdriver
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Ordering Information
954210 RP-F Trial Femur Size 1 Left 961221 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 10 mm
954211 RP-F Trial Femur Size 1.5 Left 961222 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 12.5 mm
954212 RP-F Trial Femur Size 2 Left 961223 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 15 mm
954213 RP-F Trial Femur Size 2.5 Left 961224 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 17.5 mm
954214 RP-F Trial Femur Size 3 Left 961225 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 20 mm
954215 RP-F Trial Femur Size 4 Left 961230 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 8 mm
954216 RP-F Trial Femur Size 5 Left 961231 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 10 mm
954217 RP-F Trial Femur Size 6 Left 961232 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 12.5 mm
954220 RP-F Trial Femur Size 1 Right 961233 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 15 mm
954221 RP-F Trial Femur Size 1.5 Right 961234 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 17.5 mm
954222 RP-F Trial Femur Size 2 Right 961235 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 20 mm
954223 RP-F Trial Femur Size 2.5 Right 961240 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 8 mm
954224 RP-F Trial Femur Size 3 Right 961241 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 10 mm
954225 RP-F Trial Femur Size 4 Right 961242 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 12.5 mm
954226 RP-F Trial Femur Size 5 Right 961243 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 15 mm
954227 RP-F Trial Femur Size 6 Right 961244 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 17.5 mm
Fixed Bearing Insert Trials 961250 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 4 8 mm
961211 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 1.5 10 mm 961253 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 4 15 mm
961213 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 1.5 15 mm 961255 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 4 20 mm
961214 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 1.5 17.5 mm 961260 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 8 mm
961220 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 8 mm 961262 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 12.5 mm
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Ordering Information
961263 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 15 mm 961343 Sigma® Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 15 mm
961264 Sigma PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 17.5 mm
®
961344 Sigma® Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 17.5 mm
961265 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 20 mm 961345 Sigma® Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 20 mm
961270 Sigma PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 8 mm
®
961350 Sigma® Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 8 mm
961271 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 10 mm 961351 Sigma® Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 10 mm
961272 Sigma PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 12.5 mm
®
961352 Sigma® Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 12.5 mm
961273 Sigma PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 15 mm
®
961353 Sigma® Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 15 mm
961274 Sigma® PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 17.5 mm 961354 Sigma® Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 17.5 mm
961275 Sigma PLI Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 20 mm
®
961355 Sigma® Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 20 mm
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Ordering Information
Stabilised
961410 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 1.5 8 mm 961445 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 20 mm
961412 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 1.5 12.5 mm 961447 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 25 mm
961414 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 1.5 17.5 mm 961451 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 4 10 mm
961420 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 8 mm 961452 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 4 12.5 mm
961422 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 12.5 mm 961454 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 4 17.5 mm
961423 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 15 mm 961455 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 4 20 mm
961425 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 20 mm 961457 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 4 25 mm
961427 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 25 mm 961461 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 10 mm
961430 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 8 mm 961462 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 12.5 mm
961432 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 12.5 mm 961464 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 17.5 mm
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Ordering Information
961465 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 20 mm 963031 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 10 mm
961467 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 25 mm 963033 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 15.0 mm
961471 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 10 mm 963041 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 4 10 mm
961472 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 12.5 mm 963042 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 4 12.5 mm
961474 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 17.5 mm 963044 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 4 17.5 mm
961475 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 20 mm 963051 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 10 mm
961477 Sigma® Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 25 mm 963053 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 15.0 mm
Mobile Bearing Insert Trials 963061 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 10 mm
973002 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 1.5 12.5 mm 963064 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 17.5 mm
973004 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 1.5 17.5 mm RP Stabilised
963011 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 10 mm 973101 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 1.5 10.0 mm
963013 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 15.0 mm 973103 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 1.5 15.0 mm
963021 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 10 mm 963105 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 1.5 20.0 mm
963022 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 12.5 mm 963111 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 10.0 mm
963024 Sigma® RP Curved Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 17.5 mm 963113 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 15.0 mm
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963114 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 17.5 mm 963152 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 12.5 mm
963116 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2 22.5. mm 963154 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 17.5 mm
963121 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 10.0 mm 963156 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 22.5. mm
963122 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 12.5 mm 963157 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 25 mm
963124 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 17.5 mm 963162 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 12.5 mm
963125 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 20.0 mm 963163 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 15.0 mm
963127 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 2.5 25 mm 963165 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 20.0 mm
963132 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 12.5 mm 963167 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 6 25 mm
963135 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 3 20.0 mm 954110 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 10 mm Size 1
963141 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 4 10.0 mm 954113 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 17.5 mm Size 1
963143 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 4 15.0 mm 954115 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 12.5 mm Size 1.5
963146 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 4 22.5. mm 954120 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 10 mm Size 2
963151 Sigma® RP Stabilised Tibial Insert Trial Size 5 10.0 mm 954122 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 15 mm Size 2
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Ordering Information
954123 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 17.5 mm Size 2 950501247 Sigma® HP Patella Resection Stylus 12 mm Remnant
954125 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 10 mm Size 2.5 950501923 HP Patella Wafer Small
954126 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 12.5 mm Size 2.5 950501623 HP Patella Wafer Large
954127 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 15 mm Size 2.5 869188 Patella Caliper
954128 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 17.5 mm Size 2.5 865035 Patella Clamp
954130 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 10 mm Size 3 868800 Oval Patellar Drill-Single End
954131 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 12.5 mm Size 3 961100 PFC* Sigma® Oval / Dome Patella Trial 3 Peg 32 mm
954132 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 15 mm Size 3 961101 PFC* Sigma® Oval / Dome Patella Trial 3 Peg 35 mm
954133 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 17.5 mm Size 3 961102 PFC* Sigma® Oval / Dome Patella Trial 3 Peg 38 mm
954140 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 10 mm Size 4 961103 PFC* Sigma® Oval / Dome Patella Trial 3 Peg 41 mm
954141 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 12.5 mm Size 4 966601 Patellar Drill Guide 38 mm & 41 mm
954142 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 15 mm Size 4 966602 Patellar Drill Guide 32 mm & 35 mm
954152 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 15 mm Size 5 950502105 Sigma® HP FBT Spacer Block 8 mm
954153 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 17.5 mm Size 5 950502106 Sigma® HP FBT Spacer Block 10 mm
954160 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 10 mm Size 6 950502107 Sigma® HP FBT Spacer Block 12.5 mm
654161 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 12.5 mm Size 6 950502108 Sigma® HP FBT Spacer Block 15 mm
954162 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 15 mm Size 6 950502109 Sigma® HP FBT Spacer Block 17.5 mm
954163 RP-F Tibial Insert Trial 17 mm Size 6 950502110 Sigma® HP FBT Spacer Block 20 mm
950501121 Sigma® HP Patella Resection Guide 950502113 Sigma® HP FBT Spacer Block 30 mm
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Ordering Information
Mobile Bearing
950502117 HP M.B.T. Spacer Block 17.5 mm 226712000 Smooth 3 Inch Pins (5 Pack)
950502102 Sigma® RP-F HP Flex Sh IM Size 2.5-5 2581-11-000 FBT Tray Inserter
Instrument Trays
Pinning General
950502072 HP Quick Pin Drills 950502808 Sigma® HP Patella & Insertion Instruments
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Ordering Information
Femoral Trials
Miscellaneous
950502817 HP CAS
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