14 DePuy Synthes Trauma Titanium Cannulated Tibial Nail Expert Nailing System Surgical Technique
reamIng (oPtIonal)
8
Reaming medullary canal (optional)
Instruments
03.010.024
holding device, for guide Wires
and reaming rods
03.010.093
reaming rod Push rod
351.706S*
2.5 mm reaming rod with ball tip,
950 mm, sterile
351.707S*
2.5 mm reaming rod with ball tip and
extension, 950 mm, sterile
Also available set
150.060
flexible reamer Set for Im nails
If necessary, enlarge the tibial canal with the medullary
reamer, to the desired diameter.
check fracture reduction under the image intensification.
Inserting the reaming rod
Insert the reaming rod with ball tip into the medullary canal,
using the holding device to the desired insertion depth.
Reaming
Starting with the 8.5 mm diameter reaming head, ream
to a diameter of 0.50 mm–1.0 mm greater than the nail
diameter. ream in 0.5 mm increments and advance the reamer
with steady, moderate pressure. do not force the reamer.
Partially retract the reamer often to clear debris from the
medullary canal.
Note:
All nails in the cannulated Tibial Nail Expert
System can be inserted over the reaming rod with ball
tip. Reaming rod exchange is not required.
Option
use the reaming rod push rod to help retain the reaming
rod during reamer extraction.
*also available