42 DePuy Synthes Trauma Titanium Cannulated Tibial Nail Expert Nailing System Surgical Technique
end cap Insertion
engage the end cap with the cannulated t40 Stardrive
screwdriver by exerting axial pressure. to prevent cross-
threading, align the end cap with the nail axis and turn the
end cap counterclockwise until the thread of the end cap
aligns with that of the nail.
turn the end cap clockwise to thread the end cap into the nail.
remove the guide wire and t40 Stardrive screwdriver.
Note:
The end cap will engage the most proximal
oblique locking screw to create a fixed-angle construct.