The PCL Femoral Elevators (ZX24.069) are multi-functional instruments essential for safe and accurate Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) reconstruction. The instrument features a sharp elevator tip designed to elevate the PCL and periosteum from the bone when used in the fore/aft plane. The blunt elevator sides help to open the posterior compartment when used in a rotational motion. Crucially, the elevator includes a wire capture hole that secures the wire while reaming the tibial tunnel, which protects the neurovascular structures from the drill tip as it exits the posterior cortex.
Key features include:
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Primary Use: Elevating the PCL and periosteum and protecting neurovascular structures during PCL reconstruction.
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Tip Design: Sharp elevator tip for elevating the PCL and periosteum.
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Safety (Posterior): Blunt elevator sides open the posterior compartment when used rotationally.
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Safety (Tunnel): Wire capture hole secures the wire during tibial reaming.
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Protection: Protects the neurovascular structures from the drill tip exit.