Stabilis™ Surgical Technique (PDF) - Tornier DX

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T O r N i E r ® S t a b i l i S a n k l e a r t h r o d e S i S P l a t i n g S y S t e m
Step 7
Hold the guide to the bone. Insert 2.5 x 100 mm Pins on the
lateral sides of the Cutting Guide to secure the guide.
Drill through each distal cutting hole and across the underlying
bone. Hold the drill straight, advance slowly. Be careful not to
drill too far medially, beyond the talus or across the medial gutter
and into the medial malleolus. Fluoroscopy or direct visualization
can be used to determine the accuracy of this osteotomy.
2.5 x 100 mm Pins
Step 8
Attach the talar component of the Cutting Guide with the
U-rail to the tibial component. Open the space between the
tibial and talar component to the desired width so that all
the cartilage will be removed after drilling. Place two 2.5 x
60 mm Pins in the marked holes in the talar half. Insert pins
deep enough so a drill can be fully driven into the cutting
holes in the guide.
2.5 x 60 mm Pins
Step 9
2.7 mm Drill Bit
Hold the guide against the bone. Insert 2.5 x 100 mm Pins
on the lateral sides of the Cutting Guide to secure the guide.
Remove the U-rail.
Drill through each distal cutting hole and across the underlying
bone. Hold the drill straight, advance slowly, and use an “in and
out” motion to prevent the drill from skiving. Drill through the
entire width of the talus.
Remove Cutting Guide and pins from each side except for
two that can be used to anchor the Distractor.
2.5 x 100 mm Pins
2.7 mm Drill Bit