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popliteal artery
common
peroneal nerve
tibial nerve
Important:
Drilling for the oblique proximal locking requires
special attention.
To avoid lesion of the popliteal artery, the tibial nerve and the
common peroneal nerve as well as damage to the proximal
tibiofibular joint, drilling must be stopped immediately be-
fore penetrating the far cortex.
In case of C-type fractures of the tibial head, the articulation
surface of the proximal tibia should be restored before insert-
ing the nail. The most recommended procedure is the use of
two cannulated screws parallel to and below the tibia
plateau surface.
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