Smith & Nephew RT-PLUS User Manual

Surgical Technique
Intramedullary Procedure
Rotating Hinge Knee System
Sawblade Thickness: 1.00mm
Optional Thickness: 1.27mm
Product Identifiers – Knees II
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Revision Knee System
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Smith & Nephew RT-PLUS Specifications

General

Brand	Smith & Nephew
Model	RT-PLUS
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Product Information

Introduction

Overview of the RT-PLUS prosthesis and its development.

Concept/Description

Explanation of the RT-PLUS constrained rotating knee prosthesis design and features.

Product Components

Detailed descriptions of the femoral, patellar, and tibial components.

Clinical Considerations

Indications

Main clinical indications for the RT-PLUS implant.

Contraindications

Conditions that make the RT-PLUS implant unsuitable.

Preoperative Planning

Essential steps and considerations for surgical planning using radiographs.

Surgical Procedure

Patient Positioning and Incision

Details on patient positioning and surgical approach.

Femoral Preparation

Step-by-step guide for preparing the femur for implant.

Tibial Preparation

Step-by-step guide for preparing the tibia for implant.

Implanting the Components

Procedure for cementing and implanting the tibial, femoral, and patellar components.

Ancillary Information

Postoperative Treatment

Guidelines for patient rehabilitation and recovery.

Sterilization

Procedures for sterilizing implants and instruments before use.

Implants and Instruments

Catalog of available RT-PLUS implants and surgical instrument sets.