Step-by-step guide of Smith & Nephew Gen II / Legion Total Knee Arthroplasty Procedure from the surgical technologists perspective.
Sutures
Vicryl (Polyglactin 910) (Synthetic) Other names: Polysorb (Covidien) Dexon (Covidien) Color: Cream (undyed) Purple (dyed) Multifilament Braided Absorbable by hydrolysis (breaks down / dissolves in the presence of water) Length of time to absorb: about 70ish days Comes in a wide variety diameters & needle sizes Used across most Continue Reading
