GKS AM<\/strong> is a modular<\/strong> system for knee joint arthrodesis. \nThis type of implant offers an additional option for preservation of the lower limb. \n<\/span><\/p>\n
Insertion of the prosthesis into the bone can be done in two different ways<\/p>\n
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Press-fit<\/li>\n
Cementation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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It is indicated in the case of:<\/p>\n
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Outcomes of a knee replacement explant or post traumatic knee replacement when a revision prosthesis is not advisable<\/li>\n
Arthrodesis where immediate loading of the leg is required<\/li>\n
GKS AM<\/strong> is a modular<\/strong> system composed of:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Femoral stem<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Stem screws:<\/p>\n
Useful to connect the stems to the two components tibial and femoral.<\/p>\n
They are available in two different lengths.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Tibial stem<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Central body<\/strong> divided into:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Tibial component<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Femoral component<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Locking screws for the central module<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The central module was designed as a conjugation element between the tibial and femoral stem.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Fixation screws prevent both translational and rotational relative motion in all major planes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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To respect the anatomical configuration<\/strong> of the knee, in addition to a flexion of 7\u00b0<\/strong> there are 3 different possible inclinations:<\/p>\n
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6\u00b0 right<\/li>\n
0\u00b0 neutral<\/li>\n
6\u00b0 left<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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MATERIALI<\/strong><\/p>\n
Femoral and tibial component of the central body made of Ti alloy – ISO 5832\/11. \nLocking screws of the central module in Ti Alloy – ISO 5832\/11 with TiNbN coating. \nIntramedullary stems and elongation module in Ti Alloy – ISO 5832\/11. \nFixation screws for connecting the stems with the central body in Ti Alloy – ISO 5832\/11 and TiNbN coating.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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