Synthes The Titanium Femoral Nail System, Technique Manual

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Determine incision point
Round (correct) Oblique (incorrect)
Distal Locking
(all procedures)
To use the
Radiolucent Drive:
Align the image intensifier
with the most distal hole in
the nail until a perfect circle
is visible in the center of the
screen. Place a scalpel blade
on the skin to determine the
incision point, and make a
stab incision.
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Reconfirm reduction
Confirm reduction/alignment
of the distal fragment.