At a glance
- Stable – with cementless fixation
- Elastic – due to integral bending axes
- Versatile – for a broad range of solutions 7
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The dynamic TrabecuLink Femoral- and Tibial Cones are an attractive solution for cementless restoration of bone defects10 and to provide additional support for the prosthesis if there is bone loss in the proximal tibia. The combination of the dynamic design5,6 of the cones and the biocompatible material Tilastan– E11,12 is ideal for ensuring stable, long-lasting fixation and successful bone regeneration.
The 3-dimensional TrabecuLink structure, with its pore size, porosity and structure depth, also provides an excellent basis for promoting osteoconduction and microvascularization, taking into account the requirements for the structure-covering protein layer (fibronectin - vitronectin - fibrinogen).1,2 TrabecuLink Cones can be used in combination with the long-established LINK Endo-Model knee family in a wide range of sizes and versions. The choice of sizes corresponds to the dimensions of the hinged
knee prostheses.
TrabecuLink Femoral Cones, 3-zone
in combination with Endo-Model Knee Prosthesis
TrabecuLink Tibial Cones in combination with
Endo-Model and Endo-Model SL Knee Prosthesis
Stable – in metaphyseal fixation9,13
- Reinforcement of the bone structure in cases of femoral and tibial bone defects
- High primary stability, both for the TrabecuLink Cone itself and for the prosthesis component cemented in the cone
- Cementless interface with the bone for bone regeneration
Protective – due to inner metal wall
- Prevents penetration of bone cement into the TrabecuLink structure
- Reliable cement fixation by means of specially positioned “notches” (revision-friendly)
Elastic – due to integral bending axes in the inner metal wall
- Mechanical compression promotes bone regeneration5,6
- Bending axes for adaptation to bone surfaces
- Good fit ensured by structural elasticity, which also facilitates insertion of the TrabecuLink Femoral/ Tibial Cones
- Spring effect for easier intraoperative positioning
Environmentally friendly3,8
- Resource-saving manufacturing of proven Titanium alloy
Versatile – for a broad range of solutions7
- Can be combined with all the components of the LINK Endo-Model knee family
- Sizes correspond to the sizes of the hinged knee prostheses
- Customized models can be manufactured
TrabecuLink
3-dimensional structure – for optimal bone ongrowth
- Pore geometry (porosity: 70%, pore size: 610-820 μm, structure depth: up to 2 mm) ensures excellent cell ongrowth 1,2,4
TrabecuLink Femoral Cones
- XS, S, M, L
- 3-zone (left and right),
2-zone (neutral),
proximal (neutral)
TrabecuLink Tibial Cones
- XS, S, M, L
- full
right-half
left-half
half
Pore filling
The sequence of images shows a pore of the TrabecuLink structure being filled with tissue under in-vitro cell culture conditions. The fibronectin laid down by human fibroblasts and continually reorganized over a period of eight days is visible as green fibers. Fibronectin is a component of the extracellular matrix that is formed at an early stage of the healing process. It forms a basis for the embedding of collagen, which is essential for mineralization of the tissue and ingrowth of bone into the structure. Apart from the accumulation of fibronectin, which increases over time, a clear contraction of the matrix towards the center of the pore can be observed. This contraction mechanism, which is attributable to the cellular forces acting in the tissue, accelerates the rate at which the pore is filled with tissue, compared to a layer-by-layer tissue growth (Reference: Joly P et al., PLOS One 2013; https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0073545). Julius Wolff Institute, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
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