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30 | iASSIST 2-Pod Version Surgical Technique
Note: The Alignment Rod with Coupler can be
used to verify the cut.
12. If a drop rod and an Alignement Arch were used,
remove them from the Tibial Cut Guide.
13. Resect the proximal tibia.
Warning: The saw has to be inserted in the
Tibial Cut Guide saw slot and not on top of it.
The Tibial Cut Guide is compatible with saw
blades of 1.27 mm (0.05 inch) thickness.
3.5.3 Proximal Tibial Cut Guidance (cont)
Warning: If the Tibial Adjustment Mechanism
is not xed securely or moves, the tibia
registration should be per formed again. Repeat
the steps described in the “Tibia Registration”
section.
11. A drop rod can optionally be used to check
the varus/valgus orientation of the cut before
performing the resection. Insert the paddle
section of the Alignment Arch in the Tibial Cut
Guide. Make sure that the arm of the Alignment
Arch is aligned with the A/P plane of the tibia.
Then, slide a drop rod in the body of the Alignment
Arch.
Figure 3.5.3
Proximal Tibial Cut (cont)