smith&nephew RT-PLUS Surgical Technique page 16

Overview of the Resections Sequences for Primary Application
It is important that the fl exion and extension gaps are identical.
Important
Only 1.0 mm saw blades must be used for all bone resections! See Lit. No. 1403 for corre-
sponding connection.
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1. Distal femoral resection and optional distal
augment resection.
2. A/P femoral resections and optional posterior
augment resection.
3. Chamfer resections and cutting out of the
box. Remove residual posterior condyles if
present.
Note
To avoid the risk of a condyle fracture, we
recommend to prepare the box after tibial
preparation.
4. Tibial resection and optional augment
resection.
5. Patellar resection (optional).