Unlike older types of knee implant, which use a single hinge, the triathlon knee pivots in a way that maintains a single radius design, more similar to a circle. Below are common forms of arthritis associated with knee pain. The triathlon knee system is designed to meet patients expectations for lifestyle recovery. The triathlon ts knee system is designed to provide triathlon performance in a streamlined revision procedure. The stryker triathlon knee system is a brand of knee replacement that was developed by stryker orthopedics and approved by the fda in 2005. It feels firm and reliable and i have no pain with it.
The innovation of tritaniums tibial baseplate and metalbacked patella components are enabled by strykers proprietary amagine. Triathlon pkr surgical protocol 6 indications the triathlon pkr components are for use in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty as a result of. The preoperative planning process should take qualitative and quantitative factors including patient bone quality, density, and morphology into consideration in order to evaluate and select the appropriate. Surgical technique repair of orbital fractures using medpor titan ofw and medpor titan max ofw implants john shore, md texas oculoplastic consultants. Surgical protocol acknowledgments stryker orthopaedics wishes to thank the global triathlon ts knee system surgeon panel for their dedication to the development and refinement of the triathlon knee system and instrumentation. The triathlon ts total knee system components are intended for cemented use only. This protocol is a stepbystep technique on implanting the triathlon cr and cs knee system using otismed shapematch technology. Preparing for knee replacement begins a few weeks before the actual surgery. The triathlon knee system was launched in 2005 by stryker as a single radius, high flexion knee replacement system. However, achieving these goals may require use of a femoral component oversized in the mediolateral ml dimension, with associated ml overhang on the femoral bone. Additionally, it highlights the key differences between approaches and clinical advantagesdisadvantages of each. Download 172 stryker medical equipment pdf manuals. The attune intuition instrumentation is intended for use with the attune knee system implants only and should not be considered interchangeable with any other instrumentation. The information contained in this document is intended for.
Triathlon tritanium surgical protocol stryker meded. The checklist below outlines some common tasks that your surgeon may ask you to complete in the weeks prior to your surgery date. Tria thlon pkr pa rtial knee resu rfacing surgical protocol. Anthropometricallybased design the triathlon knee system sizing options are based on an anthropometric study2 for optimum. How to prepare for knee replacement surgery stryker. Triathlon pkr partial knee resurfacing surgical protocol. Moderately disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from painful osteo or post traumatic arthritis. Unfortunately, this process is not as thorough as it should be in detecting defects in products and preventing them from being disbursed onto the market. Each of these approaches, along with the instruments described in this surgical technique, can be utilized for a standard procedure even though they are designed. Triathlon tritanium metaphyseal cones femoral fixation. Surgeons use these cutting guides only for use with the stryker triathlon knee system. The triathlon knee system instrumentation has been developed based on strykers 30 year orthopaedic history. Triathlon revision knee system surgical protocol 4 surgical steps tibial preparation keel punch 1.
The triathlon stryker, kalamazoo, mi, us total knee replacement was. Introduction the triathlon knee system instrumentation has been developed based on stryker s 30year orthopaedic history. Primary total knee replacement surgery utilising the triathlon knee system. The triathlon single radius has been designed to work with the body to promote a naturallike circular motion, to help restore function and.
Stryker triathlon total knee navigation setup 1 youtube. I trust it so much that, when the time comes for my other knee to be replaced, i will ask for the same sort of hardware again. The natural range of motion relieves your pain while improving longevity of the knee replacement. Triathlon knee system surgical protocol surgical approaches the following section explains the main types of mis surgical techniques, midvastus and subvastus, as well as the standard open medial parapatellar approach.
Navigation setup with stryker triathlon total knee system. Predict wear in triathlon x3 pkr partial knee replacement components. Stryker orthopaedics extends its sincere thanks to the global triathlon ts knee system surgeon panel for their dedication to the development and refinement of the triathlon knee system and instrumentation. Stryker triathlon complications due to recalled surgical. Patient positioning, prepping and draping, the skin incision, soft tissue.
Recall of stryker shapematch product used for knee. You rely on your knees to walk, bend, and turn, so your knees get a workout every day, whether you exercise or not. Revision of previous unsuccessful knee replacement or other procedure. Your knee pain may be due to chronic swelling or inflammation in the joint most often referred to as arthritis.
Triathlon total knee replacement system from stryker. In 20, a recall was issued for certain cutting guides used with stryker triathlon knee replacements. K070095 510k summary of safety and effectiveness for the. Patients will follow the standard postoperative rehabilitation program established by the investigator at each site. In vivo kinematics comparison of stryker or zimmer total. Salvage of previous unsuccessful total knee replacement or other surgical procedure, accompanied by bone loss. Introduction the triathlon knee system instrumentation has been developed based on strykers 30year orthopaedic history.
First, unlock the slope adjustment lock and then translate the tibial slope adjuster anteriorly until the desired angle is reached. User manuals, stryker medical equipment operating guides and service manuals. Panel for their dedication to the development of the triathlon knee system. Surgical approaches each surgeon should use the surgical approach for total hip arthroplasty with which he or she is most familiar. I dont even think about it much any more with deteriorating arthritis in my other knee, my stryker knee has become my good knee. Triathlon total knee arthroplasty can be performed through any. Patients implanted with a stryker triathlon posterior cruciate retaining total knee arthroplasty. The stryker shapematch cutting guide is a surgical device used during total knee replacement surgery to position the knee replacement components and guide bone marking before the bone is cut. The intuitive and evolutionary design is predicated on the worldwide clinical success of millions of. Surgical protocol 6 indications the triathlon pkr components are for use in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty as a result of. Email this article to a friend download this article in pdf format. The scorpio nrg knee has greater internal and external rotational freedom throughout the full range of motion.
Stryker announces european launch of triathlon custom fit. If you have suffered stryker triathlon complications due to recalled surgical tools and need expert representation, call us now at 1800law2000 for. The founders most recognized and expert sports medicine specialists realized that while there are several physician organizations which support sports medicine, there has not been a forum specific for primary. The approval process of these guides followed the 510k premarket approval process implemented by the fda. Fracture of the distal femur andor proximal tibia that cannot be stabilized by standard. The triathlon total knee system is a primary total knee replacement system designed to work with the body. Stryker medical equipment user manuals download manualslib. Clinical outcomes for cementless total knee arthroplasty feat. This surgical technique provides guidelines for the implantation of the attune knee system family of fixed bearing knees with the attune intuition instrumentation. Stryker has launched the triathlon custom fit knee with shapematch technology that allows surgeons to create a unique plan and guides side image personalized to each patients anatomy. Theyll typically manage your knee pain caused by arthritis by first recommending nonsurgical treatments, such as medication or physical therapy. If your knee hurts, it may be telling you somethings wrong. Since its launch in 2004, more than 2 million patients have received a triathlon knee. If replacing the patella, use a genesis ii biconvex or round resurfacing implant.
Triathlon ts knee system product catalog stryker meded. Accurate alignment, proper bone cuts, and good soft tissue balancing are all key components that determine the short and longterm success of total knee arthroplasty tka surgery. Open the joint using your standard midline or slightly medial parapatellar incision, which is approximately 1 proximal to your incision for tka. Increased shape and size offerings of femoral components. Triathlon tritanium surgical protocol with triathlon cementless beaded pa femoral component. The stryker triathlon knee is designed to regain natural knee movement by allowing the knee joint to roll and glide as it bends through a full range of motion of 150 degrees, notes. Revision of previous unsuccessful surgical procedures, either involving, or not involving. The triathlon knee system addresses smaller anatomies, often found in female patients, heavily concentrated in the region shown, while still accommodating larger patient sizing requirements. With over 10 years and over 2 million implantations worldwide, triathlon has a long clinical history. The determination of the substantial equivalence of the triathlon ts total knee system is.
Stryker orthopaedics extends its sincere thanks to the global triathlon ts knee. Our triathlon total knee system portfolio offers you many options to treat patients needing a total knee replacement. Triathlon knee system surgical protocol stryker rpa. Triathlon knee system surgical protocol stryker meded. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the u. Check with your surgeon to discuss your specific presurgery instructions and risks. Acknowledgments stryker orthopaedics would like to thank the following orthopaedic surgeons for their expertise and guidance in the development of the surgical protocol. Comparison of patient reported outcomes after triathlon and. The system combines the expertise of orthopaedic and human factors engineers with that of surgeons and or staff worldwide. Improved range of motion with stability csinsertdesignincorporatesthe triathlonkneesystemspatented rotaryarcdesigntoincreaserotation neededforhighflexion. Triathlon tritanium knee outcomes study full text view. Patients who have had problems with their triathlon knee implant from may 2011 until november 2012 may qualify for a stryker triathlon knee lawsuit.
With osteoarthritis, the cushioning cartilage at the end of the femur may have worn down, making walking painful as bone rubs against bone. Cementless knee arthroplasty with triathlon tritanium is the latest evolution in the triathlon knee portfolio. This page is maintained for informational purposes only. Do not use the journey bcs total knee patellar component. Stryker orthopaedics wishes to thank the global triathlon knee system surgeon. Triathlon tritanium combines the kinematics of triathlon with the latest in highly porous biologic fixation technology for a knee system like no other. Stryker shapematch cutting guide triathlon knee implant injury. Other features included better anthropomorphic fit and orthonomic instrumentation orthopaedic and ergonomic. Triathlon tritanium knee system stryker pdf catalogs. Injuries associated with this implant include joint instability or looseness, fracture.
Stryker triathlon total knee system for total knee. Triathlon tritanium knee outcomes study the safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. The american medical society for sports medicine amssm was formed in 1991 to fill a void that has existed in sports medicine from its earliest beginnings. Stryker posterior cruciat retaining pcr total knee arthroplasty tka the fluoroscopy procedure itself is used as a means of data collection and is not the intervention under investigation. For surgeons interested in cementless tka, triathlon tritanium implants now allow surgeons to. Mechanical testing illustrates that the scorpio nrg fixed bearing design has. Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from. Stryker orthopaedics wishes to thank the global triathlon tritanium knee system surgeon advisors for their dedication to the development and refinement of the triathlon tritanium baseplate and instrumentation.