SCORPIO TOTAL STABILISER (TS) TIBIAL INSERT - Prosthesis, knee, internal, insert component

Intended purpose

A device used to repair or replace the tibial plateau of the knee joint. Indications: Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from: degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis. Post-traumatic loss of knee joint configuration and function. Moderate varus, valgus, or flexion deformity in which the ligamentous structures can be returned to adequate function and stability. Revision of previous unsuccessful knee replacement or other procedure. TS Components Only: Severe anteroposterior and medial/lateral instability of the knee joint.

Functional description

The total stabilised tibial bearing insert is assembled intra-operatively to the tibial tray. It has a raised tibial eminence designed for increased anterior/posterior constraint, resistance to posterior subluxation, and varus/valgus stability. and is made of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). It is package with a reinforcing pin and is for use only with TS femoral components.