JR 201 Knee Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
Question 1
● What (in degrees) is the maximum flexion potential of a Triathlon PS femoral/tibia
construct?
Correct Answer
150
Question 2
● Can a surgeon perform a valgus release on the tibia?
Correct Answer
No
Question 3
The Vanguard Knee is offered by what manufacturer?
Correct Answer
Biomet
Question 4
● Triathlon patella implants (cemented/cementless) are available in what design
shapes?
Correct Answer
Symmetric (round) and asymmetric
Question 5
● The Attune Knee is offered by what manufacturer?
Correct Answer
DePuy Synthes
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,Question 6
● What is the benefit of the 7-degree anterior flange on the Triathlon femoral
component?
Correct Answer
Designed to provide the flexibility to downsize the femoral component while
avoiding the incidence of notching
Question 7
● Can you identify the functional axes?
Correct Answer
Flexion and extension axes and internal external rotation
Question 8
● Does a surgeon perform a valgus release on the medial or lateral side of the knee
joint?
Correct Answer
Lateral
Question 9
● The Sigma Knee is offered by what manufacturer?
Correct Answer
DePuy Synthes
Question 10
● In millimeters, how much do the femoral sizes grow medial to lateral?
Correct Answer
3mm per size (59mm M/L width for size 1 to 80mm M/L width for size 8)
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, Question 11
● What (in degrees) is the maximum flexion potential of a Triathlon CR femoral/tibia
construct?
Correct Answer
150
Question 12
● After final impaction, can you remove a tibial insert from a tibial baseplate and then
reinsert and lock the same insert into the baseplate for final implantation?
Correct Answer
NO, a new insert must be used
Question 13
● Why do we offer additional thicknesses of CS and PS tibial inserts?
Correct Answer
You may need more poly due to a valgus deformity. Other deformities may cause a
need for more poly
Question 14
● Are there optional pegs on a Triathlon CR femoral component?
Correct Answer
Pegs are not optional, fixed to femoral implant
Question 15
● What is the box height on a #4 Triathlon PS femoral component?
Correct Answer
5mm
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Answers
Question 1
● What (in degrees) is the maximum flexion potential of a Triathlon PS femoral/tibia
construct?
Correct Answer
150
Question 2
● Can a surgeon perform a valgus release on the tibia?
Correct Answer
No
Question 3
The Vanguard Knee is offered by what manufacturer?
Correct Answer
Biomet
Question 4
● Triathlon patella implants (cemented/cementless) are available in what design
shapes?
Correct Answer
Symmetric (round) and asymmetric
Question 5
● The Attune Knee is offered by what manufacturer?
Correct Answer
DePuy Synthes
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,Question 6
● What is the benefit of the 7-degree anterior flange on the Triathlon femoral
component?
Correct Answer
Designed to provide the flexibility to downsize the femoral component while
avoiding the incidence of notching
Question 7
● Can you identify the functional axes?
Correct Answer
Flexion and extension axes and internal external rotation
Question 8
● Does a surgeon perform a valgus release on the medial or lateral side of the knee
joint?
Correct Answer
Lateral
Question 9
● The Sigma Knee is offered by what manufacturer?
Correct Answer
DePuy Synthes
Question 10
● In millimeters, how much do the femoral sizes grow medial to lateral?
Correct Answer
3mm per size (59mm M/L width for size 1 to 80mm M/L width for size 8)
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, Question 11
● What (in degrees) is the maximum flexion potential of a Triathlon CR femoral/tibia
construct?
Correct Answer
150
Question 12
● After final impaction, can you remove a tibial insert from a tibial baseplate and then
reinsert and lock the same insert into the baseplate for final implantation?
Correct Answer
NO, a new insert must be used
Question 13
● Why do we offer additional thicknesses of CS and PS tibial inserts?
Correct Answer
You may need more poly due to a valgus deformity. Other deformities may cause a
need for more poly
Question 14
● Are there optional pegs on a Triathlon CR femoral component?
Correct Answer
Pegs are not optional, fixed to femoral implant
Question 15
● What is the box height on a #4 Triathlon PS femoral component?
Correct Answer
5mm
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