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Cemented Cruciate Retaining (CR) Knee System

Engineered for cemented fixation with flexible component selection for primary total knee replacement.

Cemented Total Knee Replacement System

Cemented Fixation

Modular Design for Femoral, Tibial & Patellar Components

The Cemented CR system combines a cobalt chrome femoral component with a titanium alloy tibial tray, both intended for use with bone cement. The platform also includes cemented patellar components and optional tibial stems that can be added when additional distal fixation is needed. This modular construction gives surgeons flexibility across component selection while maintaining a consistent cemented total knee configuration within the OI Blue platform.

  • Cobalt Chrome Cemented Femoral Component
  • Titanium Alloy Cemented Tibial Tray
  • Cemented Polymer Patellar Option
  • Optional Tibial Stems for Additional Distal Fixation
Cemented CR system

System Modularity

Flexible Component Pairing Across the OI Blue Platform

The OI Blue system is designed for interchangeability between femoral components, tibial trays, and tibial inserts. Cemented femoral components can articulate with either CR or Highly Congruent CR inserts, while the universal tibial tray is designed for use in either left or right knees. The system also allows femoral components to pair with tibial tray and insert combinations one size above or below, expanding intraoperative flexibility across sizing and stability considerations.

Optimotion tibial inserts in a row of sizes

Indications

The Optimotion Blue Total Knee System is indicated for painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from conditions including osteoarthritis, traumatic or post-traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Additional indications include certain knee deformities, revision procedures, and fractures of the distal femur and/or proximal tibia that cannot be stabilized using standard fracture-management techniques.

Components & Specifications

Cemented Cruciate Retaining (CR) Knee System Components and Specifications
Component Detail
Femur Cruciate-retaining design. Non-porous cobalt chrome alloy (CoCrMo) for cemented fixation. Sizes 1-8.
Tibial Tray Non-porous titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) for cemented fixation. Sizes 1-8. Modular stem compatibility.
Inserts Asymmetric CR and Highly Congruent CR (HCCR) options. Vitamin E-enhanced, highly cross-linked UHMWPE. Thicknesses from 9-19 mm in 1 mm increments.
Patella Cemented polymer patellar components manufactured from Vitamin E-enhanced UHMWPE. Available in multiple sizes.
Stems Optional modular tibial stems. Listed specifications: 10-22 mm diameters in 2 mm increments; lengths of 25, 50, 75, 125, and 150 mm.

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What Is The Lateral Approach?

A Muscle-Sparing Way to Access the Knee

The lateral approach changes how surgeons access the knee during total knee replacement. Instead of using a traditional midline pathway, the surgeon enters from the outside of the knee. This muscle-sparing technique avoids cutting the quadriceps and helps preserve more surrounding tissue. By reducing disruption to the front of the knee, the technique is designed to support earlier mobility, less pain and numbness, faster recovery, and a more discreet incision location for patients.

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Preserves the Quadriceps

Avoids cutting through the quadriceps muscle during the surgical approach.

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Lateral Incision Placement

Moves the incision away from the traditional front-of-knee surgical pathway.

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Supports Faster Recovery

Muscle-sparing access is designed to support earlier mobility, strength, and recovery.

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Lateral-First Engineering

Specialized implants and instrumentation are designed specifically for lateral access.

Outpatient Advantages

How OI Systems Support ASC Efficiency

Efficient Procedures

A streamlined surgical workflow can help support efficient use of valuable OR time.

Streamlined Instrumentation

Four dedicated trays organize preparation and trialing across the total knee procedure.

Lower Sterilization Burden

A focused instrumentation setup can help reduce reprocessing demands between surgical cases.

Faster Room Turnover

A more streamlined workflow and instrument setup can help support efficient case turnover.

The Lateral Technique

The lateral technique follows a structured surgical sequence designed around access from the outside of the knee while preserving the quadriceps. From incision and exposure through bone preparation, trialing, balancing, and final implantation, each stage works together to support precise component placement and a consistent total knee replacement workflow.

  1. Lateral Incision

    Access begins along the lateral side of the knee.

  2. Quadriceps Preserved

    The quadriceps are lifted rather than cut.

  3. Kneecap Mobilized

    The kneecap is moved to provide surgical access.

  4. Bone Prepared

    Femoral and tibial surfaces are prepared for the implants.

  5. Components Trialed

    Trial components help evaluate fit, alignment, and balance.

  6. Implants Placed

    Final components are positioned to reconstruct the knee joint.

Technical Resources

Find more product information, surgical documentation, and supporting resources for Optimotion Implant systems and instrumentation.

Bring the Lateral Approach to Your OR

Train with experienced surgeons, evaluate the approach firsthand, and bring the lateral technique into your practice with support at every stage.

Apply to Become an OI Surgeon

Tell us about your practice and interest in adopting the lateral approach.

Observe the Approach

See the lateral approach performed firsthand alongside an experienced Optimotion training surgeon.

Hands-On Training

Build familiarity with the technique through guided, hands-on cadaveric surgical training.

Learn From a Peer

Work directly with an experienced training surgeon to refine your understanding of the approach.

Bring It to Your OR

Continue your training with surgeon support available at your own location.

See the Full Pathway

Explore the training process, available resources, and next steps for becoming an OI surgeon.

Hear From Surgeons Using the Lateral Approach

These physicians share what they’ve learned using the lateral approach, what has stood out in their patients’ recoveries, and why the technique has become part of their practice.

Dr. Pasquale Reino

Over 95% of my patients who had a traditional surgery and then came to me for the lateral approach say the recovery was much faster in terms of motion, easier in terms of pain, and required less narcotic medication.

Dr. David Cheong

The quadriceps muscle is not cut. If a muscle isn’t cut, then it doesn’t take the same amount of time to recover and wake up. If a muscle isn’t cut, then typically there is less pain associated with that surgery.

Dr. Sergio Martinez

I’ve had patients where we did the standard approach on one knee, and we did the second knee with the lateral approach. They all tell me that the lateral approach was a much better recovery.

Surgeons

Bring the lateral approach into your practice with hands-on training, peer support, and access to Optimotion technology.

Patients

Take the next step toward understanding your knee replacement options with a surgeon trained in the lateral approach.

Distributors

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Upcoming Technology

See the new technologies and surgical solutions Optimotion is actively developing for the future of knee replacement.