Close Incision - Zimmer MIS Multi-Reference Surgical Technique

Zimmer MIS Multi-Reference 4-in-1 Femoral Instrumentation Surgical Technique
Apply cement to the Trabecular Metal
surface and post while in a doughy
consistency. Locate the drilled post
hole and use the Primary Porous
Patellar Clamp to insert and secure the
patella in place. Fully open the jaws of
the clamp and align the teeth to the
anterior surface of the patella and the
plastic ring to the posterior surface of
the implant. Use the clamp to apply a
significant amount of pressure to the
implant to fully seat the implant on
the patellar surface (Fig. 10f). Remove
excess cement.
Fig. 10f
NOTE: If the implant post begins
to engage at an angle, the implant
should be removed and repositioned
perpendicular to the resected surface.
Insert the patella again and reclamp,
applying an even distribution of
pressure on the patellar surface.
Apply cement to the anterior surface
and pegs of the patellar component
while in a doughy consistency. Locate
the drilled peg holes and use the
Patellar Clamp to insert and secure the
patella in place. Fully open the jaws of
the clamp and align the teeth to the
anterior surface of the patella and the
plastic ring to the posterior surface of
the implant. Use the clamp to apply a
significant amount of pressure to the
implant to fully seat the implant on
the patellar surface. Remove excess
cement.
Step Eleven

Close Incision

Freely irrigate the wound with the
solution of choice. A drain may be
placed intracapsularly. Then close
the wound with sutures, and apply a
bandage.
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