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When using distal femoral augmentation blocks, the resection is performed through the
open saw slots. Augmentation blocks of 5 mm, 10 mm and 15 mm are available.
Note
If there is an extension deficit, it is recommended to move the distal resection 2–4 mm
proximally to adjust the extension gap. For hypermobile patients, a 2 mm smaller distal
femoral resection is recommended.
The distal resection is the reference for the following steps and has to be checked for
accuracy.
Important
The femoral/tibial revision cutting block does not have to be removed yet because it will be
used later.
Distal femoral resection
The femoral/tibial revision cutting block is slid
onto the bone. The distal femoral resection is
then performed using a 1 mm saw blade
through the 0 saw slot (closed slot with facet).
Note
For locking the femoral /tibial revision cutting
block, an additional pin can be inserted into
the oblique holes market with AUX. After
resection, the pin can be removed.
Controlling the femoral size
The femoral size is again controlled and
defi nitively determined.
Note
During medial/lateral measurement, take the
external width of the sizer as reference.
The side handles can be removed from the
femoral/tibial revision cutting block and
attached on the femoral A/P femoral cutting
block revision.
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