Providing the gross degeneration change is limited to the medial compartment and the patient's cruciate ligaments are intact, it is possible to proceed with a unicompartmental knee replacement. Through an anteromedial arthrotomy the joint is examined. Furthermore, the Accuris minimally invasive knee system is versatile, allowing surgeons to choose between an inlay or onlay surgical approach. A unique femoral reaming system referencing off the cut surface of the tibia then resurfaces the distal femur as the knee is taken through its natural range of joint motion. This allows for accurate tibio-femoral resections. Once the joint has been balanced with the joint balancing shims, all bony resections are then referenced off the shim.
Introduction The Accuris† minimally invasive unicompartmental knee system is unique in that ligamentous balancing of the joint is achieved before bone cuts are made for implantation of the prosthesis. Orthopaedic Surgeon Clinique des Lilas Paris, France Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine University of Virginia Medical School Orthopaedic Surgeon Alabama Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center Birmingham, Alabama Philippe Cartier, M.D. Genesis†† Unicompartmental Implants Designed in Conjunction With: James R. Assistant Clinical Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery Medical College of Wisconsin Columbia Hospital Milwaukee, Wisconsin North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre Sydney, Australia William B. In the final analysis, the preferred treatment is that which addresses the needs of the patient. Nota Bene: The technique described herein is made available to the healthcare professional to illustrate a suggested treatment for the uncomplicated procedure. This system is intended for cemented use only.
†† Genesis is a trademark of Smith & Nephew, REG. Minimally Invasive Unicompartmental Knee SystemĪccuris and Oxinium are trademarks of Smith & Nephew. 1450 Brooks Road Memphis, TN 38116 U.S.A. SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS ~ P E R F O R M A N C E.
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