OSS Reduced Size Segmental Femoral Component 7cm - Uncoated knee femur prosthesis

Intended purpose

Orthopaedic Salvage System cobalt chrome segmental femoral component for patients presenting with bone loss and deformity associated with bone tumors resection, trauma, and difficult revision arthroplasty. Indications: Painful and disabled joint resulting from avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or traumatic arthritis; Correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumatic deformity; Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement; Ligament deficiencies; Tumour resections; Treatment of non-unions, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement, unmanageable using other techniques; Revision of previously failed total joint arthroplasty; Trauma

Functional description

Cobalt chrome alloy segmental distal femoral implant utilised when more than 7 cm reconstruction is required. May be used with any diaphyseal segments or total femur couplers. When used with diaphyseal segment, any OSS stem option may be used; may be used with any OSS tibial options. RS femur utilizes RS axle and RS poly femoral bushings. Reduced size rationale with 8mm reduction in M/L and 11MM reduction in A/P dimensions compared with standard OSS femoral implants.