Opening the Tibia, cont'd.

Identify Nail Entry Point, contd.

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Insert the centering pin/guide wire - AP view
Entry point - AP view

Insert the centering pin - lateral view
Entry point - lateral view

Insert the 2.5 mm Threaded Guide Wire [338.00] through the incision to the entry point. Under an AP image intensification view, center the guide wire in line with the medullary canal. Note: For treatment of fractures involving theproximal third component refer to the section titled Fractures Involving Proximal Third Component

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