ReCap / M2a-Magnum Instrument Platform & KS Alignment Device

Accurate and reproducible ReCap instrumentation helps simplify the surgical technique and reduce operating time.

The ReCap M2a-Magnum instrumentation platform comprises of 7 trays plus a reaming set. For the implantation of the M2a-Magnum modular heads simply 2 of these trays (acetabular tray and M2a-Magnum general instrument tray) are needed.

KS Alignment device – Reliable Accuracy, Advanced Simplicity

Femoral component positioning is crucial to the success of hip resurfacing.^1,2

Current devices on the market generally require a considerable amount of visualisation as well as user experience to ensure accurate guide pin placement.

In response to market demands for improved guide pin instrumentation, Mr Keshav Singhal, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, has been working with Biomet in designing and validating the KS Alignment device.

The KS alignment device enables enables REPRODUCIBLE, RELIABLE & EASY femoral resurfacing implant positioning.

Extensive testing using anatomical specimens has been conducted showing that the ReCap KS alignment device consistently placed the ReCap femoral implant within acceptable limits pre-determined by computer aided navigation.³

An additional anatomical specimen study proved there to be no significant difference in implant positioning when an inexperienced surgeon used the alignment device, and an experienced surgeon using navigation,⁴ whilst implanting the ReCap femoral component.

The KS Alignment device is probably one of the most simple and easy to use jig on the market.

For detailed information on the KS alignment device validation study, please download the file from the resources box.
 

References:

¹ Some anatomical and mechanical considerations relevant to the surface replacement of the femoral head; Freeman, Clinical Orthopaedics, 1978; 134:19-24

² Femoral neck fractures following Birmingham Hip Resurfacing; Schimmin et al. JBJS 2005; 87b: 19-24

 ³ Validation of a femoral resurfacing alignment device using computer aided navigation; A Phadnis*, K Singhal*, V Pitkänen, A Turner, 2006

 ⁴ Femoral resurfacing component position using an alignment device versus computer aided navigation; A Phadnis*, K Singhal*, V Pitkänen, A Turner