The short video shows the essential steps of a Cemented Total Knee system. The essential steps in a knee that gives predictable results and lasts decades have remained unchanged, irrespective of whether you use navigation. tissue balancing methods or measured gap resection methods. Similarly it doesn't matter whether you use a fifteen thousand rupee knee or a one point five lakh knee. The six essential steps are Adequate soft tissue releases and complete osteophyte removal to correct all deformities, BEFORE the first bone cut.
The distal femoral cut in five to six degrees VALGUS. The proximal tibial cut in neutral with a two degree posterior slope. Anterior, posterior, shamper and box cuts to accommodate trials and actual components. Proper cementation technique. Injection of magic cocktail, right from posterior capsule, stripped periosteum, fascia, deep and sub cutaneous tissues.…
