Femoral Preparation

Distal Femoral Resection

1. Assemble the distal femoral cutting block with the distal resection stylus (the cutting block will slide distally until it hits a stop) and attach the assembly to the anterior resection guide. Generally, proximal retractors are not necessary.
2. Secure the distal femoral cutting block to the anterior cortex by impacting or drilling pins through the holes marked "o". (Figure 9)
3. Attach the slap hammer to the valgus bushing and remove the rod, distal resection stylus, and valgus alignment assembly. (Figure 10a) Only the distal femoral cutting block should remain on the femur. (Figure 10b)
4. Resect the distal femur and remove the distal femoral cutting block.