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Zimmer M/L Taper Hip ProsthesisSurgical TechniqueZimmer M/L Taper Hip ProsthesisFA DRAFT August 11, 2014 11:44 AM1Zimmer M/L TaperHip Prosthesis Surgical TechniqueTable of ContentsPreoperative Planning 2Determination of Leg Length 2Determination of Abductor Muscle Tension and Femoral Offset 2Component Size Selection/Templating 3Surgical Technique 5Exposure 5Determination of Leg Length 5Osteotomy of the Femoral Neck 5Preparation of the Femur 6Femoral Rasping 7Rasp Options 7Differentiating Between System and 0mm Rasp 7Torque the Rasp (Optional) 7Calcar Planing (Optional) 7Trial Reduction 8Insertion of the Femoral Component 8Optional Insertion Technique 9Femoral Component Extraction 9Attachment of the Femoral Head 9Wound Closure 9Postoperative Management 9Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Dimensions 10Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Instrumentation 12 2Zimmer M/L Taper Hip ProsthesisFA DRAFT August 11, 2014 11:44 AMPreoperative PlanningEffective preoperative planning allows the surgeon to predict the impact of different interventions in order to perform the joint restoration in the most accurate and safe manner.

regarding lower extremity or lumbar abnormalities, such as equinus of the foot, flexion or varus/valgus deformities of the knee, or scoliosis, perform further radiographic evaluation to aid in the determination of preoperative leg length status. An anterior/posterior (A/P) pelvic radiograph often gives enough documentation of leg length

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