Assembly Instructions
41 | iASSIST 2-Pod Version Surgical Technique
Tibial Workow Selection (cont)
9. Install the distal part of the Tibial Alignment Guide
on the ankle by rmly gripping the distal clamps
around the malleoli until both spikes are fully
inserted into the tibia.
Note: The Tibial Alignment Guide is designed
to be self-centered when placed around the
malleoli.
10. While continuing to rmly grip the distal clamps
around the malleoli, partially insert (2-3 mm) the
longer spike of the proximal part of the Tibial
Alignment Guide through the mechanical axis
entry point, without engaging the shorter spike.
11. While continuing to rmly grip the distal clamps
around the malleoli, set rotation using the Tibial
Alignment Guide. Orient the instrument shaft to
align with the medial third of the tubercle.
Note: If the medial third of the tubercle was
previously marked with a surgical marking
pen, the instrument shaft can be aligned with
this reference.
12. While continuing to rmly grip the distal clamps
around the malleoli, impact the instrument until
both spikes are fully inserted in the tibia.
Warning: Impact the Tibial Alignment Guide in-
line with the spikes of the instrument. O-axis
impaction may result in bending of the spikes.
The two spikes of the Tibial Alignment Guide
must be positioned and inserted carefully in
order to avoid loosening.
Figure 3.6.2
Tibial Aligner Technique- Tibial Workow Selection