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Total Knee Replacement: 19

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Osteophytes are resected after the distal cut is completed.       

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Total Knee Replacement: 20

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The knee is then extended and a "spacer block" is positioned to check the accuracy of the proximal tibia and distal femoral cuts. These cuts ultimately determine the position of the knee replacement components, the adequacy of the soft tissue balancing and the overall success of the arthroplasty.      

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Total Knee Replacement: 21

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A tensioning device is used to determine if adjustments are required.       

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