Operative Technique
Alternatively, the K-Wire can be used
prior to drilling with the Solid Drill.
Place a second Recon K-Wire into the
K-Wire Inserter and attach it to the
T-Handle or power tool. The K-Wire
is then advanced through the K-Wire
Sleeve until it reaches the subchondral
bone of the femoral head.
Warning:
CorrectplacementoftheK-Wire
tip in subchondral bone must be
checked with image intensifier in
bothA/PandM/Lviews.
The required length of the Lag Screw
is measured using the Recon Lag
Screw Gauge.
Note:
Before starting to measure, ensure
that the Tissue Protection Sleeve
andK-WireSleeveassemblyis
firmly pressed against the lateral
cortex of the femur (Fig. 32b).
Take the Recon Lag Screw Gauge and
place it directly under the K-Wire
and against the K-Wire Sleeve (Fig.
32c). The correct Lag Screw length
corresponds to the measurement
indicated at the end of the K-Wire on
the Lag Screw Gauge.
After the measurement, remove the
K-Wire and drill the channel with the
Solid Stepdrill according to the Solid
Stepdrill technique described on
page 22.
Fig. 32b
Fig. 32c