smith&nephew RT-PLUS Surgical Technique page 17

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Overview of the Resections Sequences for Revision Application
The bone resections are refreshed after extraction of the primary implants.
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
pre sent.
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).
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