18 DePuy Synthes Trauma Titanium Cannulated Tibial Nail Expert Nailing System Surgical Technique
Inserting the nail
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Check distal nail position
check final nail position under image intensification in
aP and lateral views.
remove the reaming rod.
Important:
Confirm that the nail is securely connected to
the insertion handle, especially after hammering, using
either the 8 mm ball hex screwdriver or the cannulated
shaft with 8 mm hex.
Note:
Insertion depth is critical for distal third fractures
where a minimum of two locking screws below the
fracture line are required to stabilize the distal segment.