Mako TKA 2.0 Exam: 2026/2027 LATEST
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
• What are CT landmarks required for? -✓✓ Bone registration, resection landmarks, pre-
planning/implant planning, calculating flexion/extension, varus/valgus, and internal/external
rotation angles within the software.
• The tibia M/L axis runs perpendicular to which axis in the transverse plane? -✓✓ Tibia A/P
axis.
• The appropriate placement of tibia resection landmarks can compare to which aspect of a
manual total knee procedure? -✓✓ The location/resting point of the stylus.
• What defines the posterior condylar axis (PCA)? -✓✓ Posterior medial femur, posterior lateral
femur.
• Warnings will be displayed in what color on the Implant Planning page? -✓✓ Yellow.
• What does the F6 shortcut key do? -✓✓ Shows the pre-set anchor positions.
• What is the aim of a manual Triathlon procedure? -✓✓ To align the femoral and tibial
implants with the mechanical axis.
• What is the preoperative default transverse alignment of the tibia defined by? -✓✓ 0 degrees
int/ext rotation to the sTEA.
• How thick is the posterior aspect of the Triathlon femoral component? -✓✓ 8.5 mm.
, • For a VALGUS knee with mechanical alignment, what is the maximum bone resection value on
the proximal lateral tibia? -✓✓ 7.0 mm.
• When positioning the Triathlon component, what should the goalposts be used in conjunction
with? -✓✓ Functional planning guidelines.
• What is the default preoperative bone resection value on the distal and posterior medial
femur? -✓✓ 8 mm.
• What is not recommended when sizing the Triathlon femoral component? -✓✓ Minimal bone
coverage.
• What is the purpose of the CT slicer view in the implant planning page? -✓✓ To achieve
desired implant fit and assess overhang and bone coverage.
• What should a user do if they notice a flange tip warning? -✓✓ Decrease the flexion of the
femoral component.
• What is the minimum UPS charge level for the Mako System to be powered on? -✓✓ 85%.
• What lengths are Mako bone pins available in? -✓✓ 110 mm and 140 mm.
• What is the purpose of Mako Registration? -✓✓ To establish a relationship between the
position of the cutting tool and the base array.
• What instrumentation is required for tibial preparation using intra-incisional tibial bone pins?
-✓✓ Pelvic array.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
• What are CT landmarks required for? -✓✓ Bone registration, resection landmarks, pre-
planning/implant planning, calculating flexion/extension, varus/valgus, and internal/external
rotation angles within the software.
• The tibia M/L axis runs perpendicular to which axis in the transverse plane? -✓✓ Tibia A/P
axis.
• The appropriate placement of tibia resection landmarks can compare to which aspect of a
manual total knee procedure? -✓✓ The location/resting point of the stylus.
• What defines the posterior condylar axis (PCA)? -✓✓ Posterior medial femur, posterior lateral
femur.
• Warnings will be displayed in what color on the Implant Planning page? -✓✓ Yellow.
• What does the F6 shortcut key do? -✓✓ Shows the pre-set anchor positions.
• What is the aim of a manual Triathlon procedure? -✓✓ To align the femoral and tibial
implants with the mechanical axis.
• What is the preoperative default transverse alignment of the tibia defined by? -✓✓ 0 degrees
int/ext rotation to the sTEA.
• How thick is the posterior aspect of the Triathlon femoral component? -✓✓ 8.5 mm.
, • For a VALGUS knee with mechanical alignment, what is the maximum bone resection value on
the proximal lateral tibia? -✓✓ 7.0 mm.
• When positioning the Triathlon component, what should the goalposts be used in conjunction
with? -✓✓ Functional planning guidelines.
• What is the default preoperative bone resection value on the distal and posterior medial
femur? -✓✓ 8 mm.
• What is not recommended when sizing the Triathlon femoral component? -✓✓ Minimal bone
coverage.
• What is the purpose of the CT slicer view in the implant planning page? -✓✓ To achieve
desired implant fit and assess overhang and bone coverage.
• What should a user do if they notice a flange tip warning? -✓✓ Decrease the flexion of the
femoral component.
• What is the minimum UPS charge level for the Mako System to be powered on? -✓✓ 85%.
• What lengths are Mako bone pins available in? -✓✓ 110 mm and 140 mm.
• What is the purpose of Mako Registration? -✓✓ To establish a relationship between the
position of the cutting tool and the base array.
• What instrumentation is required for tibial preparation using intra-incisional tibial bone pins?
-✓✓ Pelvic array.
