MedSpark - Femoral Alignment Drill Guide

Total Knee Arthroplasty (replacement) or TKA is a surgical procedure in which the knee joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. During this procedure, the distal end of the femur must be prepared to accept the femoral component of the implant. During a typical surgical procedure, a sagittal saw (see pictures) is utilized by the surgeon to shape the bone. In preparation for the initial resection the surgeon must first locate a saw guide relative to the femur to ensure the implant will accurately restore the patient`s natural joint kinematics. The cut block is aligned via the Femoral Alignment Drill Guide with an alignment rod that`s located by a hole drilled into the end of the patient`s femur in-line with the femoral canal.