Proximal Locking
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Synthes
Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail System—Screw Option Technique Guide
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Align inserter handle
Align the inserter handle so it is in the same plane as the
femoral shaft (parallel with the femoral shaft axis when
viewed laterally).
Notes:
The handle may be off axis clockwise by as much as 10°. It
may not be off axis counterclockwise, as this will prevent the
locking mechanism from fully engaging the screw.
Advance the 11 mm screw in 1.75 mm increments by
turning the handle 180˚ (or 3.5 mm by turning 360˚).
When aligning the inserter handle, always rotate the handle
clockwise, further engaging the screw in the bone. Do not
rotate counterclockwise, as this will leave a gap between the
screw and the bone.
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Engage locking mechanism
Instruments
357.406 5.0 mm Flexible Hexagonal Screwdriver
357.417* 5.0 mm Flexible Hexagonal Screwdriver,
coated
357.427 5.0 mm Hexagonal Screwdriver
The preassembled locking mechanism in the nail should be
advanced to control the rotation of the screw. Pass the
5.0 mm hexagonal screwdriver through the cannulated
connecting screw until it is seated in the hex of the lock
drive. Turn clockwise to advance the locking mechanism.
Advance to the stop. The screw is now locked in rotation
but can still slide. (See Figures A and B on next page.)
* Also available