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Total Knee Replacement: 16

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The placement of the intra-medullary guide with cutting block is shown.       

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Total Knee Replacement: 17

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Once the alignment and rotation of the cutting block are determined, the block is secured into place with pins.       

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Total Knee Replacement: 18

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In contrast to the tibia, a series of cuts are made to prepare the distal aspect of the femur. The first and most important is the distal femoral cut. This will be used to determine soft tissue balancing and proper positioning of the replacement components.      

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