True or false: Insignia features SOMA designed size specific collars that
are proportionate to the implant body size to help minimize the
likelihood of posts impingement caused by implant overhang -
ANSWERS-true
True or false: insignia incorporates the SOMA designed geometries of
the clinically successful Accolade II and Secure-Fit. Specifically,
accolade II's M/L geometry which includes the size specific medial
curvature and secure-fit trapezoidal - ANSWERS-true
What is the taper for the Accolade stem? - ANSWERS-v-40 taper
Which of the following is correct about the Insignia Stem - ANSWERS-
the insignia stem features a low profile shoulder, short stem length, and
distal relief designed to provide ease of lateralization and insertion in
muscle sparing approaches
Insignias optimized stem length not only accommodates muscle sparing
approaches but demonstrated enabled stability compared to a clinically
successful fit and fill stem with bench top testing
What are the reasons for having a tri stage broach for the Insignia stem -
ANSWERS-to remove cancellous bone in the ML to capitalize on the
clinically successful Accolade II M'L geometry, preserve cancellous
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bone in the AP while enhancing initial rotational stability and encourage
metaphyseal fit
What makes the accolade II design unique from other tapered wedge
systems? - ANSWERS-features a size specific medial curvature
true or false: the accolade II femoral stems intended for cement and
cement less use - ANSWERS-false
The Accolade II is based on what type of stem philosophy? -
ANSWERS-tapered wedge
Regarding the Accolade II stem, a higher neck angle means -
ANSWERS-increased leg length but decreased offset
What is the press fit ratio in M/L and A/P for insignia stems? -
ANSWERS-.5mm (total of 1.0mm) press fit in AP and .25 (total of
.5mm) press fit in M/L to provide accurate and reproducible stem
seating height to final broach
How did Stryker determine the appropriate FIT of the Accolade II Stem?
- ANSWERS-Stryker orthopedics Modeling and Analytics database
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