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

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

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

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<strong>Retrograde</strong> approach –End cap insertionInsert end capInstrument03.010.110 Screwdriver Stardrive, T40,cannulated, length 300 mmAlign the <strong>Expert</strong> end cap for spiral blade (04.013.000) withthe nail axis using the screwdriver.To minimise the chance of cross threading, turn the end capcounter-clockwise until the thread of the end cap aligns withthat of the nail. By turning clockwise, screw the end cap intothe nail and tighten it firmly.Note: The use of the end cap is mandatory. Besidesenabling angular stability of the spiral blade, it prevents boneingrowth into the distal end of the nail and,therefore, facilitates the nail removal.Remove the spiral inserter, aiming arm and insertion handle.Synthes 39

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