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Implanting the cemented patellar
component
If patellar replacement is indicated, the
patellar component (see page 44 ff) 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. Use cement to coat
the back of the patellar component and to fill
the three peg holes of the patella. Insert the
patellar component by hand with the leg
extended and press in, using the patellar
clamp with the ratchet fitted 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 the implant process. Close the
wound in layers, inserting two intraarticular
and one subcutaneous Redon drain(s).
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