Applications

 

 

 

Total Knee Arthroplasty

 

"The Aquamantys® System has significantly reduced blood loss in my total knee replacement procedures."

— Philip Ireland, M.D.

 
 

Treating with the AQUAMANTYS® System

Technique as described by Philip Ireland, M.D.

Treat until you obtain the appropriate tissue effect (tissue color changes from pink to tan).
Broad areas may be treated with a painting motion, while isolated soft tissue or bone bleeders can be spot treated.

  • Treat the posterolateral and medial corners of the knee joint after making all cuts.
  • Treat the posterior capsule as well as the branches of the geniculates.
  • Treat the periphery where the meniscus was attached.
  • Treat behind the femoral condyles and behind the tibia.
  • Treat cut bone surfaces on femur which will not be covered by the implant.
  • Treat exposed bone behind the tibial baseplate.
  • Treatment time for bone surfaces is approximately four (4) times longer than for soft tissue.
  • After tourniquet is released, prior to closing, spot treat soft tissue as well as bone bleeders.
  • Put knee through full range of motion after cement has hardened. Spot treat any remaining bleeders.

To ensure optimal patient benefits, certain areas should not be treated with the AQUAMANTYS® System:

  • Skin & superficial subcutaneous tissue
  • Near neural tissue
  • Bone to be covered by an implant
  • Medial patellar retinaculum
  • Patellar tendon
  • Quadriceps tendon
  • Lateral patellar
  • Retinaculum
  • Other ligaments and tendons