Trigen Meta Nail Retrograde Femoral Nail Technique.pdf

Surgical Technique (continued)
Nail Insertion
Remove the Anterior Drop and attach the
Impactor (7167-4081) to the Drill Guide. Orient
the Drill Guide assembly in the AP position and
advance the nail over the Guide Rod by light
blows from the Slotted Hammer (7167-4082) to
the desired depth.
Additional reaming of the intramedullary canal
may be necessary if excessive force is required
to insert the nail.
Verify fracture reduction as the nail crosses the
fracture site paying close attention to rotation,
length, alignment, distraction and/or shortening.
Check final nail position in both the AP and
lateral views for correct alignment.
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