Important:
The blade guide sleeve should rest on the lateral
cortex. Do not overtighten on the cortex as this may affect
the accuracy of the aiming assembly.
Turn the buttress/compression nut counterclockwise to ad-
vance the blade guide sleeve to the bone. The buttress/com-
pression nut is locked into the aiming arm, ensuring that the
blade guide sleeve will remain in position on the lateral
cortex throughout the remainder of the procedure for head
element insertion. Take an AP C-arm image to confirm that
the blade guide sleeve is on the lateral cortex.
Reconfirm fracture reduction using image intensification.
TFN – Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail System
Technique Guide
Synthes
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