Locking Proximally

Reconfirm Reduction


Confirm reduction/alignment of the fracture.

To use the Radiolucent Drive:

Align the image

Align the image intensifler with the hole in the nail closest to the fracture until a perfect circle is visible in the center of the screen.

Instrument to Lock Proximally
Oblique (incorrect)

Instrument to Lock Proximally
Oblique (incorrect)

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Determine incision point

Place a scalpel blade on the skin to determine the incision point and make a stab incision.

Instrument to Lock Distally
Determine incision point

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Center drill bit in locking hole

Under image intensification, insert the tip of the 4.0 mm drill bit for the radiolucent drive through the incision and place it onto the bone. Keep the drill bit oblique to the X-ray beam until the tip is centered in the locking hole.

Instrument to Lock Distally
Center drill bit in the hole

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