Figure 27
Calcar Resection
If utilizing the calcar proximal body implant, determine
the level of deficiency in the proximal femur, align the
resection guide to the broach and mark the desired
resection with a saw (Figure 27). Remove the broach
and stem trial with the broach handle and complete
the calcar resection.
Insert either the large or small platform trial into the
slot corresponding with the calcar resection level
(Figure 28).
Arcos Broach/Calcar Proximal Body Surgical Technique
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+0
+10
+20
Figure 28
Note: The large platform should be utilized for a
+0 resection level and the small platform should be
utilized for the +10 or +20 resection levels.
Reattach the broach handle to the assembled trial and
insert the trial into the femur to verify that it seats to
the desired level.
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