![]() ![]() The bone-sparing instrumentation is markedly improved over previous systems, including a unique resurfacing trochlear reamer. The implants are asymmetric to reproduce the normal anatomy’s lateralized tracking of the patella. There are four sizes: extra small, small, medium and large. It is designed to treat patellofemoral OA and restore normal patellar tracking. The JOURNEY PFJ is part of this family of implants. This level of selective arthroplasty is further enhanced with the use of OXINIUM™ Oxidized Zirconium, an advanced bearing surface for uni and bi-compartmental disease. Rather than proceed immediately to TKA, the surgeon can choose from a range of implants that treat either the medial or lateral condyle, the patellofemoral joint or the medial condyle and PFJ simultaneously. Product Overview The JOURNEY™ knee system is comprised of a family of implants designed to treat localized areas of arthritis, often seen before tricompartmental arthritis has developed. In the final analysis, the preferred treatment is that which addresses the needs of the specific patient. Nota Bene The technique description herein is made available to the healthcare professional to illustrate the author’s suggested treatment for the uncomplicated procedure. Dugas, MD Fellowship Director American Sports Medicine Institute Birmingham, Alabama Orthopaedic Surgeon Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center Birmingham, Alabama Lyle Cain, Jr., MD Fellowship Director American Sports Medicine Institute Birmingham, Alabama Orthopaedic Surgeon Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center Birmingham, Alabama Jeffrey R. Smith, MD Associate Clinical Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery Medical College of Wisconsin, Columbia St. ![]() JOURNEY™ PFJ Patellofemoral Joint with OXINIUM™ Oxidized Zirconium Contents Product Overview.2 Indications.3 Surgical Principles.5 Surgical Technique.6 Rotational Alignment Method 1: Tibial Referencing.8 Method 2: A/P Axis/Epicondylar Axis Visualization.9 Resurfacing Patellar Preparation.16 Biconvex Patellar Preparation.18 Catalog Information.20ĭesigning/Contributing Surgeons John Newman, FRCS Avon Orthopaedic Centre Bristol. ![]()
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