Synthes The Titanium Femoral Nail System, Technique Manual

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Place the blue end cap
(continued)
If the proximal nail end is distal to
the tip of the greater trochanter, note
the position of the insertion handle
barrel in relation to the tip of the
greater trochanter on the image.
•
If the indented ring is at the
tip of the greater trochanter,
use the blue 15 mm end cap
with 10 mm extension.
•
If the base of the flare is at the
tip of the greater trochanter,
use the blue 15 mm end cap
with 20 mm extension.
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Spiral Blade Locking
(continued)
Example showing indication
for 10 mm extension end cap.