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32 | iASSIST 2-Pod Version Surgical Technique
3.5.3 Proximal Tibial Cut Guidance (cont)
For steps 4-6, make sure to hold the Validation Tool in
place with one hand while performing the validation
steps and follow the feedback on the Pod attached
to the Validation Tool. The iASSIST V2 Tablet will also
provide audio and visual feedback. The number of
degrees to the target range for validation movements
will be displayed on the Tablet.
4. Bring the leg into abduction until the green LED
stops blinking and then hold the knee steady until
the acquisition sound is heard.
5. Bring the leg into adduction until the green LED
stops blinking and then hold the knee steady until
the acquisition sound is heard.
6. Bring the leg into neutral position until the green
LED stops blinking and then hold the knee steady
until the acquisition sound is heard.
7. The proximal tibia cut values are displayed on the
Pod attached to the Validation Tool and on the
iASSIST V2 Tablet screen.
Note: To restar t the proximal tibia cut validation,
press the “Z” button on the Pod attached to the
Validation Tool or the “Restart” button on the
bottom right of the iASSIST V2 Tablet Screen.
8. A drop rod can optionally be inserted in the handle
of the Validation Tool to verify the varus/valgus
orientation of the cut. Make sure that the arm of
the Validation Tool is aligned with the A/P plane of
the tibia.
9. If two 3.5 x 38 mm Hex Head Screw were used,
remove those screws. Remove the Validation Tool
by lifting the tool o of the bone by hand, straight
away from the cut plane.
Figure 3.5.4
Proximal Tibial Cut – Validation
Abduction Adduction Neutral