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Surgical technique balanSys REV Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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Step by step with our clinical partners Towards a goal of preserving mobility As a Swiss company, Mathys is committed to this guiding principle and pursues a product portfolio with the goal of further developing traditional philosophies with respect to materials or design in order to address existing clinical challenges.
• 12 diameters: 10 to 24 mm • 3 lengths: 80, 140 and 200 mm Intended use The balanSys REV prosthesis is intended for treating degenerative joint diseases of the knee joint in skeletally mature patients. 4 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
• Skeletal immaturity • Genu recurvatum • Insufficiency of the extensor mechanism • Progressive neoplastic disease For further information, please refer to the instructions for use or ask your Mathys representative. balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 5...
Tensor are not suitable for gap assessment with a tibia or trial tibia in place. Surgical techniques for balanSys are available on the website or from your Mathys repre- sentative. For further information, please refer to the instructions for use or ask your Mathys representative. 6 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
For the use of balanSys REV implants in a complex primary situation the alignment and sizing of the components follows the same landmarks as balanSys BICONDY- LAR.
TKA. Proper tissue planes medially and laterally must be elevated and fasciocutaneous flaps must be maintained in order to minimize wound healing complications. 8 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
In cases you prefer retaining a stable balanSys BICONDYLAR component, make sure to protect all articulation surfaces against damage. Any wear, scratch or mark on an articulating implant surface must result in removal of that component. balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 9...
• Diameter 10 to 18 mm: in 1 mm steps Diameter Leave the last reamer with the best fit in the intramed- ullary canal. It will be used to align the Tibial Reference System. 10 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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The assembly of the Tibial Reference System is ex- plained in Appendix 7. Slide the assembled Tibial Reference System over the shaft of the last used Reamer (79.02.0310 to 79.02.0325). Fig. 4 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 11...
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Slot: 10 mm below superior surface of Tibial Cutting Block (for a 10 mm augmentation) Fig. 7 After performing the refresh-cut, remove the Tibial Cutting Guide (79.02.0290) to have better access to the cut surface. 12 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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It must be ensured that the chosen template provides the desired tibial coverage. Check if the chosen tibial size is compatible with the probable femur size (Ap- pendix 1 – Size Compatibility of the balanSys REV Im- plants). Fig. 8 Use the Memory Board (79.02.0637) to record the...
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Fig. 11 If the medial and lateral augments have different heights, use a saw or chisel in order to perform the central cut and to remove the bone block. Fig. 12 14 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
Put the entire configuration (Tibial Template with the Offset Graduated Collar and Tibial Augmentation) with the aid of the Holder Tibial Template (71.34.0196) over the reamer shaft onto the tibial osteotomy. Fig. 15 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 15...
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(in this example: 9 o’clock). The number references the position of the tibial pla- teau trial and / or final implant when connected to the trial stem and / or final implant. Fig. 18 16 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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Remove all of the following instruments: 1. Offset Tibial Guide (79.02.0541 or 79.02.0543) 2. Offset Graduated Collar (79.02.0258) 3. Reamer (79.02.0310 to 79.02.0325) and Guide Sleeve (79.02.0510 to 79.02.0525) 4. Holder Tibial Template (71.34.0196) Fig. 21 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 17...
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REV Tibial Plateau. Remark In case of sclerotic bone, it might be advisable to pre- cut the fins with a saw. Fig. 24 18 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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Pins and mill the required number of cavities. • These recesses will accommodate the screw-sock- ets on the lower surface of the balanSys REV Tibial Plateau (in this example: required on the medial side, since a 5 mm augmentation on the lateral side is chosen).
79.02.0064) onto the Test Stem Core. Fig. 28 Put the Offset Alignment Disk (79.02.0287) onto the Trial Tibial Plateau (put the open rectangle window over the anterior nose of the Trial Tibial Plateau). Fig. 29 20 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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Rotate the Offset Alignment Disk (79.02.0287) until the Reference Plate (77.02.0031) corresponds with the predetermined position (in this example: 9 o’clock). Fig. 31 Tighten the Trial Stem Screw (79.02.0071) with the Hexagonal Screwdriver (314.270). Fig. 32 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 21...
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Tibia Augmentation. Insert the tip into the gap be- tween Trial Tibial Plateau and Augmentation and push. Fig. 34 Connect the Positioner (79.02.0272) to the test as- sembly. Tighten the screw to secure the assembly. Fig. 35 22 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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BICONDYLAR CR or PS Femur: When measuring the extension gap using spacer blocks, consider that the distal femoral resection is done with 7° slope while the tibial cut is done without slope. Fig. 37 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 23...
(in this example: REV Femur size C, left leg). Fig. 39 If necessary, drill a pilot-hole with the 8.5 mm in- tramedullary Drill Bit (71.02.3009). Fig. 40 24 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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• Diameter 20 to 24 mm: in 2 mm steps 200 mm straight and offset stems: • Diameter 10 to 18 mm: in 1 mm steps Diameter Leave the last reamer with the best fit in the intramed- ullary canal. balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 25...
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The anterior «left» or «right» marking must corre- spond to the side of the knee involved (if this is not so, the clamp lever of the 3in1 system can be turned round). Fig. 44 Fig. 45 26 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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Reference Plate touches the more prominent condyle. To make this adjustment loosen the screw holding the distal cutting block of the 3in1 system in place by turning the knob. Fig. 48 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 27...
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Holes marked «R» can only be used for right knees. Holes marked «L» can only be used for left knees. Holes that are not marked can be used for both left and right knees. Fig. 51 28 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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(distal cutting block guide and clamp lever of the 3in1 system) may be untightened and the reamer removed Fig. 52 for the distal resection. Note that the reamer will be required again for the subsequent steps! Fig. 53 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 29...
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In case of using a balanSys BICONDYLAR PS Tibia, the tibial resection may be performed with posterior slope resulting in a mild flexion situation for the extension gap measurement. Fig. 55 30 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
3in1 system (5 or 10 mm, 71.34.0670 to 71.34.0679) must be put into place on the proximal surface of the cutting block of the 3in1 system that is being used. balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 31...
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(79.02.0730 to 79.02.736) and the size 12 femoral spacer block (79.02.0652) • Make the final setting of the femur rotation Fig. 60 32 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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All adjust- ments also affect the ML position of the implant. Fig. 61 Fig. 62 The defined offset is fixated with the anterior screw using the screwdriver. Fig. 63 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 33...
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• by alignment with the epicondylar axis • by means of a right-angled bending gap Having determined the flexion gap in this way, the rotation guide can be removed. Fig. 66 34 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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• Saw blade slot marked «5» for a 5 mm augmentation • Saw blade slot marked «0» for a cut with no augmentation Use the Memory Board (79.02.0637) to record the measured Inlay thickness (in this example: 10.5). Fig. 68 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 35...
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• Slot with the «reference» mark (not a sawblade slot!): this is used to detect the dorsal condyles in those cases in which the native bone is still present and no resections have been carried out yet («primary revision») 36 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
• For a right knee, the «R» mark on the guide sleeve must correspond to the «Right» mark on the cutting block. Then remove all the instruments. Fig. 72 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 37...
In this example, two 5 mm augmentations distal and one 5 mm augmentation posterior lateral have been chosen. Fig. 75 Position the Trial Femur onto the Test Stem Core. Fig. 76 38 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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Box Adapter (79.02.0288). The pictogram on the lower surface of the disk highlights the exact position of the adapter. Fig. 79 Fit the Box Adapter into the box of the Trial Femur. Fig. 80 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 39...
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Fig. 82 Rotate the Offset Alignment Disk with the Trial Femur until the Reference Plate corresponds with the prede- termined position. Fig. 83 40 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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Remove the Offset Alignment Disk. Tighten the Trial Stem Screw with the Hexagonal Screwdriver (314.270). Fig. 85 Put the appropriate Trial Stem Sleeve (predetermined diameter and length) onto the Trial Stem Core. Fig. 86 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 41...
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The box has not been prepared yet! Fig. 88 Insert the femoral trial combination with the help of the femur holder (71.02.3016) and impact it into place with the femoral impactor (71.34.0699). Fig. 89 42 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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Fig. 91 After cutting the box, the previously determined femur box inlay (79.02.470 to 79.02.0474) must be intro- duced back into the trial femur. Fig. 92 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 43...
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PS Trial Inlay can be used. Remark It might be advisable to ventralize the tibia as much as possible with Hohmann retractors in order to facilitate the insertion of the Trial Inlay. Fig. 94 44 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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Remove all trial implants and clean the osteotomy sur- faces thoroughly from blood, fat and debris (e. g. with a pulse lavage). Fig. 96 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 45...
In this example, the following implants have been chosen: • balanSys REV Tibial Plateau 75 • balanSys REV Tibia Augmentation 75 / 5 LL / RM • balanSys REV Stem 16 / 140 off. 4 uncemented Fig. 97 Position the chosen balanSys REV Tibial Plateau onto the Assembly Device (reverse side).
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Device (79.02.0271) around. Insert the Reference Plate (77.02.0031) in the slot of the black Assembly Device and insert the distal end of the chosen balanSys REV Stem into it. Tighten the fixation screw of the black Assembly Device. Remark There is a marking on the stem – this marking must be orientated towards the Reference Plate (see picture).
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The necessity to use and the side of the Sizing Ring Positioner is defined by the chosen tibial plateau sizes. • balanSys REV Tibial Plateau 64 and 70: 64 – 70 • balanSys REV Tibial Plateau 75 and 80: 75 – 80 •...
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The threads of the Positioner Rod will fix the stem to the tibial plateau. This will secure the whole implant assembly. Fig. 107 Hit the whole implant assembly once with a hammer on the top. Fig. 108 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 49...
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Turn it clockwise again to re-tighten the rod. Fig. 109 Remove the tibial implant from the Assembly Device. The balanSys REV Tibial Plateau is ready for cementing. Remark The positioner (handle) stays connected to the tibial implant for implantation. Fig. 110...
In this example, the following implants have been chosen: • balanSys REV Femur C left • balanSys REV Stem 18 / 140 off. 4 uncem. • balanSys REV Femur Augmentation C / 5 distal medial and lateral • balanSys REV Femur Augmentation C / 5 dorsal Fig.
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There is a marking on the stem – this marking must be orientated towards the Reference Plate (see picture). Fig. 115 Put the balanSys REV Femur onto the tapered cone of the stem. Remark The taper needs to be dry and free of any foreign matter before assembling.
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One stem screw is packed together with each implant. The screw is partially turned into the thread of the stem. Fig. 118 Rotate the Offset Alignment Disk until the Reference Plate corresponds with the predetermined rotation. Fig. 119 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 53...
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Tighten the stem screw with the Torque Wrench (18.410-RAL5002) with 2 clicks. After implantation, the stem screw must be re-tightened since the screw 2x Click can loosen during impaction! Fig. 123 54 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
Femur with the aid of the Femur Holder (71.02.3016) and impact it with the Femoral Impactor (71.34.0699). The femoral condyles of the balanSys REV Femur must be protected to prevent any scratching. Remove excess cement carefully. It is strongly recom-...
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It will counteract against the applied torque. Tighten the stabilization screw with the Torque Wrench (18.410-RAL5002) with 2 clicks. Fig. 129 56 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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Torque Wrench (18.410-RAL5002) with 2 clicks. Fig. 130 The leg should be in extension during hardening of the bone cement. Avoid hyperextension during curing of the bone ce- ment. Fig. 131 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 57...
Appendix 1 – Size compatibility of the balanSys REV Implants balanSys REV Femur with REV Inlay and Tibia REV Femur 64 / 45 70 / 48 75 / 51 80 / 53 85 / 55 The REV Inlay may only be used in combination with cortically supported stems on both sides, femoral and tibial.
85 / 55 Remark balanSys BICONDYLAR CR and PS Femurs of size ‹XS› cannot be used in combination with a balanSys REV Tibia. Not all implant sizes are available in all countries. balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 61...
Appendix 3 – Item numbers of the balanSys REV Implants balanSys REV Femur, cemented Item no. Mediolat. Size 79.15.0021 60 mm A right 79.15.0022 64 mm B right 79.15.0023 68 mm C right 79.15.0024 72 mm D right 79.15.0025 76 mm E right 79.15.0031...
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13 mm 79.30.0145 85 mm 20.5 mm 79.30.0123 75 mm 15.5 mm 79.30.0146 85 mm 23 mm Material: UHMWPE / CoCrMo * The Inlays are packed with the matching stabilization screw. balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 63...
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Material: CoCrMo * The Augmentations are packed with the matching number of screws. Item no. Description 79.15.0061 balanSys REV Sealing Cap* * The Sealing Cap is packed with the Stem screw. 64 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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16 mm 200 mm 79.15.0103 12 mm 200 mm 79.15.0108 17 mm 200 mm 79.15.0104 13 mm 200 mm 79.15.0109 18 mm 200 mm 79.15.0105 14 mm 200 mm Material: CoCrMo balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 65...
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REV Stem*, uncemented, offset 4 mm Diameter mm 10 * The Stems are packed with the Stem screw. balanSys REV Stem 80 mm, uncemented, offset 4 mm Item no. Diameter Length Item no. Diameter Length 79.15.0280 10 mm 80 mm 79.15.0288...
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3-Peg Patella components Item no. Diameter 72.30.0128 28 mm 72.30.0131 31 mm 72.30.0134 34 mm 72.30.0137 37 mm Material: UHMWPE, FeCrNiMoMn (Contrast balls) Not all products are available in all countries. balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 67...
Appendix 4 – Packaging of screws for the balanSys REV Implants The matching screws are packed together with the individual implants. Tibial Augmentations Description Packed with 2 Augmentation Screws. The Screws are packed in an extra pouch. Femoral Augmentations Description Packed with 1 Augmentation Screw.
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Before each surgery, instruments should be checked for damage or deformation. Use only undamaged instruments. Do not use trial components with marks or scratches. balanSys REV instruments are compatible with 1.27 mm (0.05 inch) saw blades. For saw blades distributed by Mathys refer to the brochure 336.030.032 «Sterile Sawblades».
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REV 3in1 Instrumentation Set 71.34.0740A Basic No. 1 No Picture / 71.34.0042 balanSys REV Lid Basic No. 1 71.34.0041 balanSys REV Tray Basic No. 1 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 71...
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REV Spacer PE trial inlay 18 79.02.0735 balanSys REV Spacer PE trial inlay 20.5 79.02.0736 balanSys REV Spacer PE trial inlay 23 Item no. Description 77.02.0185 balanSys UNI Holder tibia trial prosth. 72 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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REV PE trial inlay 75 / 15.5 79.02.0374 balanSys REV PE trial inlay 75 / 18 79.02.0375 balanSys REV PE trial inlay 75 / 20.5 79.02.0376 balanSys REV PE trial inlay 75 / 23 90 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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REV PE trial inlay 85 / 15.5 79.02.0394 balanSys REV PE trial inlay 85 / 18 79.02.0395 balanSys REV PE trial inlay 85 / 20.5 79.02.0396 balanSys REV PE trial inlay 85 / 23 balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1 – 91...
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The balanSys REV Instrument Set includes 2 Memory Boards. The idea is to use one in the sterile area to record and to transfer the information to the one in the non-sterile area. The non-sterile one may serve as a «note-pad» to remember and find all required components quickly.
Appendix 6 – Item numbers of the balanSys REV measuring template The item code for the balanSys REV Measuring Template is 330.030.026 and consists of 4 parts: balanSys REVISION Femur balanSys REVISION Tibia 330.030.026_A 330.030.026_B Measuring template Measuring template balanSys...
13. Impact on the bracket (13). 14. The adjustment of the cut level is made with the Fig. 133 aid of the T-screw (14). Use the Reference Plate (77.02.0031) to check the correct level. 94 – balanSys REV – Extension Gap First: 3in1...
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