Titanium Cannulated Tibial Nail Expert Nailing System Surgical Technique DePuy Synthes Trauma 15
InSertIng the naIl
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Assemble insertion instruments
Instruments
03.010.044
cannulated connecting Screw,
for Standard Insertion handle
03.010.045
Standard Insertion handle
03.010.092
ball hex Screwdriver, 8 mm
orient the insertion handle anteriorly, and match the tang
on the handle to the notch in the nail.
Place the connecting screw into the insertion handle and
thread it into the proximal nail end, using the 8 mm ball
hex screwdriver.
verify the nail is oriented properly on the insertion handle;
secure the assembly with the 8 mm ball hex screwdriver.
Alternative instruments
03.010.017
tibial nail–ex Insertion handle
03.010.145
cannulated connecting Screw, for Short
Insertion handle, with internal thread
or
03.010.046
Percutaneous Insertion handle
03.010.146
cannulated connecting Screw, for
Percutaneous Insertion handle, with
internal thread
Optional instrument
03.010.093
reaming rod Push rod
optionally, slide the connecting screw onto the reaming
rod push rod. Slide the assembly through the insertion handle
and match the tang of the handle to the notch of the nail.
tighten, using the hex on the reaming rod push rod.
Secure the assembly using the 8 mm ball hex screwdriver.