Knee Femoral Instrument Set Surgical Technique
This surgical technique outline provides structured guidelines for the use of the Knee Femoral Instrument Set in clinical environments, training, and documentation.
1 Preoperative Preparation
- Patient Positioning: Supine, with knee flexed to 90° or placed in a leg holder.
- Sterile Draping: Ensure full exposure of the operative knee.
- Instrument Check: Verify all components of the femoral instrument set (cutting blocks, alignment guides, sizing templates).
2 Surgical Approach
- Incision: Standard medial/lateral parapatellar, midvastus, or subvastus approach.
- Exposure: Reflect patella, expose distal femur.
3 Femoral Resection Steps
A. Distal Femoral Cut
- Alignment: Use the distal femoral cutting guide (intramedullary/extramedullary).
- Resection Depth: Set according to preoperative planning (typically 9-10 mm from the least affected condyle).
- Verification: Check alignment with a spacer block.
B. Anterior & Posterior Femoral Cuts
- Sizing: Use the femoral sizing guide to determine implant size.
- Rotation: Set AP cutting block aligned with Whiteside's line or the transepicondylar axis.
- Resection: Make anterior, posterior, and chamfer cuts using the 4-in-1 cutting block.
C. Notch Preparation (if applicable)
- Intercondylar Notch Cut: Use the notch cutting guide for cruciate-retaining (CR) or posterior-stabilized (PS) designs.
4 Trial Implant Placement
- Fit Check: Insert trial femoral component, assess alignment, and balance with tibial/patellar trials.
- Range of Motion (ROM) Test: Verify knee stability in flexion/extension.
5 Final Implant Fixation
- Bone Preparation: Pulse lavage, dry bone surface.
- Cementing Technique: Apply PMMA bone cement, pressurize, and seat the femoral component.
- Alternative: Press-fit technique for cementless implants.
6 Closure
- Irrigation & Hemostasis: Saline wash, electrocautery as needed.
- Layered Closure: Capsule, subcutaneous tissue, skin.
💡 Key Considerations
- Alignment: Critical for implant longevity; strictly avoid malrotation.
- Soft Tissue Balance: Adjust bone cuts if gaps are found to be asymmetric.
- Implant-Specific Steps: Always follow specific manufacturer's guidelines as systems may vary.
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