LINK Sled Prosthesis

At a glance

SIMPLE implantation^{1, 3, 5}
REPRODUCIBLE results^{1, 10, 1, 12}
Long clinical experience^{1, 5, 10, 11}

The LINK Unicondylar Sled Prosthesis was first implanted in 1969. It was last modified in 1981, and ever since the successful implant design has remained unchanged:

Naturally shaped components - Polycentric femur design permits anatomically adapted reconstruction:

Successful polycentric femur design^{10, 12}
Bone-conserving design for future arthroplasties¹⁴

LINK PorEx Surface Modification

Significant reduction of plastic wear and release of metal ions¹
Ceramic-like abrasion behavior¹
Outstanding hardness¹

Femoral components
The femoral components are available in four sizes:

Small (16 x 40 mm)
Medium-small (17 x 46 mm)
Medium (18 x 52 mm)
Large (20 x 60 mm)

In the event of a revision, explantation is easier than with undercut stem structures.¹⁴

Tibial plateaus
The symmetrical shape of the tibial plateaus allows them to be used both medially and laterally. The dimensioning is adapted to the shape of the tibial head anatomy.

All-poly design

This version is available in four heights: 7, 9, 11 and 13 mm, and four diameters: 45, 50, 55, and 58 mm.

Metal-backed design

This version is available in four heights: 8, 9, 11, and 13 mm and three diameters: 45, 50, and 55 mm.

Femoral resection

Maximum bone conservation and preservation of soft tissues^{2, 6, 14}

"Round-on-Flat" Design.
This design allows excellent freedom of movement, leading to patient specific mobility.¹³:

Unrestricted kinematics^{3, 9, 13}
Symmetrical design allows treatment of medial and also lateral gonarthrosis ²

Proven longevity

Outstanding clinical outcomes document the device’s reliability^11,12
Extensive clinical experience¹²
Unchanged design for three decades
Excellent documented outcomes¹²

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