Nail Insertion

Entry Point

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nail insertion entry point Selecting the proper entry point is important to prevent rotation of the nail during insertion (especially with proximal metaphyseal fractures). The entry point should be over the midline of the medullary canal (in most patients, slightly medial to the tibial tubercle) and as superior as possible without causing damage to the anterior edge of the tibial plateau.


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