Titanium Cannulated Tibial Nail Expert Nailing System Surgical Technique DePuy Synthes Trauma 23
distal locking
4
Drill
Instruments
03.010.100*
3.2 mm three-fluted drill bit, quick
coupling, 145 mm, for radiolucent drive
03.010.101*
4.2 mm three-fluted drill bit, quick
coupling, 145 mm, for radiolucent drive
using the radiolucent drive under image intensification, insert
the tip of the appropriate drill bit through the incision and
down to the bone.
Incline the drive so that the tip of the drill bit is centered over
the locking hole. the drill bit should almost completely fill
the circle of the locking hole. hold the drill bit in this position
and drill through both cortices.
Technique tip:
For greater drill bit control, discontinue
drill power after perforating the near cortex. Manually
guide the drill bit through the nail before resuming
power to drill the far cortex.
Alternative instruments
03.010.103
3.2 mm three-fluted drill bit, quick
coupling, 145 mm
03.010.104
4.2 mm three-fluted drill bit, quick
coupling, 145 mm
Standard freehand locking technique can be performed
without the radiolucent drive. use the appropriate drill bit
shown above.
*also available