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Implanting the cemented patellar
component
If patellar replacement is indicated, the patel-
lar component (page 54) of the TC-PLUS™ knee
system is used since the geometry of the
patellar groove is matched to this implant.
Mount the patellar inserter on the patellar
clamp with the ratchet. Coat the back of the
patellar component with cement and fi ll the
three peg holes of the patella with cement.
Insert the patellar component by hand with
the leg extended and press in, using the pa-
tellar clamp with the ratchet fi tted with the
patellar inserter. Remove excess cement.
Leave the clamp in place until the cement
has completely set.
Wound closure
The wound must again be rinsed out thor-
oughly after implantation. Close the wound in
layers, inserting two intra-articular and one
subcutaneous Redon drain.
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