Smith & Nephew RT-PLUS - Checking the Resections; Controlling the Femoral Size; Locating the A;P Femoral Cutting Block

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Controlling the femoral size
Recheck and definitively determine the
femoral size.
Important
During medial/lateral (M/L) measurement,
use the sizer external width as a reference.
The side handles can be removed from the
femoral/tibial cutting block and attached to
the A/P femoral cutting block.
Locating the A/P femoral cutting block
Reinsert the reamer into the femoral IM canal
and mount the A/P femoral cutting block on
the reamer.
The rotation of the A/P femoral cutting block
is adjusted by applying the femoral/tibial
cutting block anteriorly.
Important
If the rotation of the A/P femoral cutting block
has to be readjusted, it is set visually in
relation to the epicondylar axis using the
attached side handles.
After preliminary drilling with the ∅ 3.2 mm
drill, secure the A/P femoral cutting block
through the lateral 45° oblique holes with
two bone pins (38 mm with head).
Checking the resections
Using the resection stylus, check the anterior
and posterior resection planes and heights.