All trial articulating components are made of cast Vitallium, and all body segments are made of machined stainless steel. Intramedullary facing reamers correspond to the diameter of the proximal stem. The reamers are used to plane the seat area of bone for the prosthesis. The extremity is kept elevated for three to five days until the wound is checked. This prevents postoperative edema, a risk to wound healing.
Continuous suction is required for three to five days to avoid fluid collection.
This operative procedure involves a large dead space. A 28gauge chest tube to 20 cm of suction is used. Routine perioperative antibiotics are continued until drainage tubes are removed, usually within three to five days. 4.Isometric exercises are started the first postoperative day. Knee motion is not generally permitted until the wound is examined and there is adequate muscle control.