Locking Proximally, contd
Lock Proximally
Choose the appropriate insertion hole, as marked on the aiming arm. Insert
the 11.0 mm/8.0 mm Protection Sleeve and 8.0 mm Trocar into the aiming
arm, and through a stab incision to the bone.
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To interlock 8 mm and 9 mm nails:
Interlock the blue, 8 mm
and 9 mm nails with the blue 3.9 mm
locking bolts. Remove the trocar and
insert the 8.0 mm/3.2 mm drill sleeve
into the protection sleeve. The drill
sleeve will snap into place when
properly seated in the protection
sleeve. Drill both cortices with the
3.2 mm calibrated drill bit, stopping
the drill immediately after penetrating
the far cortex.
To interlock 10 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm and 13 mm nails:
Interlock the
10, 11, 12, and 13 mm green tibial nails
with the 4.9 mm green locking bolts.
Use the 8.0 mm/4.0 mm drill sleeve
and drill with the 4.0 mm calibrated
drill bit.
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