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Expert R/AFN Retrograde /Antegrade Femoral Nail. - Osteosyntese

Expert R/AFN Retrograde /Antegrade Femoral Nail. - Osteosyntese

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3Measure for length and diameter of nailInstruments03.010.020 Radiographic Ruler for <strong>Expert</strong><strong>Femoral</strong> <strong>Nail</strong>s, length 475 mm03.010.023 Radiographic Ruler for <strong>Nail</strong> Diametersfor <strong>Expert</strong> <strong>Femoral</strong> <strong>Nail</strong>s,length 365 mmThe required nail length must be determined after reductionof the upper leg fracture.Position the image intensifier as for an AP view of the distalfemur. Using long forceps, hold the ruler parallel to thefemur on the lateral side of the upper leg. Position the rulersuch that the distal end is at the desired nail insertion depth.Mark the skin at that site.Synthes 13

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