Titanium Cannulated Tibial Nail Expert Nailing System Surgical Technique DePuy Synthes Trauma 13
opening the tibia
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Open medullary canal
Instruments
03.010.035
12.0 mm Protection Sleeve
03.010.036
12.0 mm cannulated drill bit, large quick
coupling, 190 mm
357.399
3.2 mm guide Wire, 400 mm
Place the protection sleeve and the drill bit over the guide
wire and down to the bone. drill to a depth of approximately
8 cm–10 cm. the guide wire and the drill bit should not
touch the posterior cortex.
remove the guide wire, drill bit, and protection sleeve.
Note:
Dispose of the guide wire. Do not reuse.
Alternative instruments
03.010.040
12.0 mm cannulated awl
357.399
3.2 mm guide Wire, 400 mm
Place the cannulated awl over the guide wire and open
the medullary canal. use a twisting motion to advance the
awl to a depth of approximately 8 cm–10 cm.
the awl should not touch the posterior cortex.
remove the guide wire and awl.
Note:
Dispose of the guide wire. Do not reuse.
