Distal Locking—Short Nails (170 mm and 235 mm)
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Synthes
Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail System—Screw Option Technique Guide
2. Drill and measure for locking bolt/screw continued
Alternative technique
Instruments
357.386 11.0 mm/8.0 mm Protection Sleeve
357.389 8.0 mm/4.0 mm Drill Sleeve
357.402 Locking Bolt Measuring Device
The locking bolt measuring device may be used through
the 11.0 mm/8.0 mm protection sleeve to determine
locking bolt/screw length. Remove the 8.0 mm/4.0 mm
drill sleeve and pass the measuring hook through the
11.0 mm/8.0 mm protection sleeve. Read locking bolt/screw
length directly from the measuring device at the back of
the protection sleeve.
Note:
In order to pass the measuring hook through the
protection sleeve, the sleeve of the measuring device must
be removed.
