Synthes The Titanium Femoral Nail System, Technique Manual

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Spiral Blade Locking
(continued)
Assemble the insertion
instrumentation
Assemble the insertion
instruments to the nail and
locking sleeve, as shown
on page 21.
Do not attach the
Specialty Aiming
Arm to the handle
until the nail is
fully inserted.
It can loosen
during nail
insertion.
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Insert the nail
Prior to nail insertion, estimate the
insertion path of the Spiral Blade by
considering both femoral anteversion
and nail insertion site. The Spiral
Blade should pass through the center
of the femoral neck; significant
misdirection could cause the blade to
cut out of the neck. Manually insert
the nail into the femoral opening,
and rotate the insertion handle until
the nail slot is in line with this blade
insertion path in the lateral view.
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