32 DePuy Synthes Trauma Titanium Cannulated Tibial Nail Expert Nailing System Surgical Technique
Proximal locking—compression locking mode (optional)
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Insert compression device
Instruments
03.010.015
compression device for titanium
cannulated tibial nails–ex, for use with
(03.010.044) and (03.010.045)
03.010.092
ball hex Screwdriver, 8 mm
confirm that the nail is securely connected to the insertion
handle using the 8 mm ball hex screwdriver.
Insert the compression device through the connecting screw
and into the nail using the 8 mm ball hex screwdriver.
the compression device will contact the dynamic locking screw.
advance the compression device until the fracture gap is
reduced. monitor reduction under image intensification.
each revolution of the compression device corresponds to
compression of 1 mm (maximum 7 mm).
Important:
Do not overtighten the compression device,
as it may deform the locking screw.
Alternative instruments
03.010.136*
Short compression device for titanium
cannulated tibial nails–ex, for use with
(03.010.145) and (03.010.017)
or
03.010.137*
long compression device for titanium
cannulated tibial nails–ex, for use with
(03.010.146) and (03.010.046)
*also available