MAKO PKA EXAM 2026-2027 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
where can workflow options be found in software
bone prep tab in surgeon preferences
what is the default PKA workflow
Planar
which resection are made with the saw for planar workflow
posterior femur and tibial floor
T/F motorized alignment is recommended for femur distal resection
false
recommended flexion angle for posterior and tibial posts
115 degrees
T/F intraincisional pin placement is off-label for PKA
,true
which workflow(s) are available for medial uni
burr and planar
which workflow(s) are available for medial bicomp
burr and planar
which workflow(s) are available for lateral uni
burr only
which workflow(s) are available for isolated PF
burr only
tibia pin placement recommendation
10cm (4fingers) inferior to tubercle and 10-15mm medial to tibial crest
(2nd pin 15mm distal)
femur pin placement recommendation
, 10cm (4fingers) proximal to superior edge of patella and 45 degrees medial to
sagittal midline
(2nd pin 15mm proximal)
bone registration values
green = 0.5mm
yellow = 0.5-1.5mm
red = greater than 1.5mm
T/F you must be less than 1mm to pop bubbles
true
how many registration points for lateral uni
42
how many registration points for PF
36
how many registration point for medial uni
40
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
where can workflow options be found in software
bone prep tab in surgeon preferences
what is the default PKA workflow
Planar
which resection are made with the saw for planar workflow
posterior femur and tibial floor
T/F motorized alignment is recommended for femur distal resection
false
recommended flexion angle for posterior and tibial posts
115 degrees
T/F intraincisional pin placement is off-label for PKA
,true
which workflow(s) are available for medial uni
burr and planar
which workflow(s) are available for medial bicomp
burr and planar
which workflow(s) are available for lateral uni
burr only
which workflow(s) are available for isolated PF
burr only
tibia pin placement recommendation
10cm (4fingers) inferior to tubercle and 10-15mm medial to tibial crest
(2nd pin 15mm distal)
femur pin placement recommendation
, 10cm (4fingers) proximal to superior edge of patella and 45 degrees medial to
sagittal midline
(2nd pin 15mm proximal)
bone registration values
green = 0.5mm
yellow = 0.5-1.5mm
red = greater than 1.5mm
T/F you must be less than 1mm to pop bubbles
true
how many registration points for lateral uni
42
how many registration points for PF
36
how many registration point for medial uni
40
