Stabilis™ Surgical Technique (PDF) - Tornier DX

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Step 31
Attach the Tibia Hole Guide to the Plate. Insert the Drill Guide
into one of the distal holes in the Tibia Hole Guide. Make sure
that the laser etched line on the Drill Guide sits flush with the
Hole Guide. Drill the screw hole in the tibia. Pivot the post to
the side to avoid interference with the other instrumentation.
Tibia Hole Guide Drill Guide 2.7 mm Drill Bit
Step 32
Use the Depth Gauge to measure the hole. Select the
appropriate screw length. Use the Driver Bit and Driver Handle
to insert the screw. Insert the other screws in the same fashion.
Verify positions in the bone with fluoroscopy.
Depth Gauge
Step 33
Remove Tibia Hole Guide. Use the Driver for final tightening
of all tibial bone screws. Attach the Tibial CoverLoc® to
the plate. Use the driver to tightly secure the CoverLoc and
stabilize each bone screw underneath it.
Tibial CoverLoc
Star Screw Driver Bone Screw
Star Screw Driver