Patient Positioning
The fracture may be reduced using open or closed technique.
Closed reduction is the preferred method, with the patient
positioned on a fracture table or radiolucent operating table; an
image intensifrer is needed. Correction of rotation and
reduction should be carried out before sterile draping, because
it is difficult to achieve reduction intraoperatively.
The Universal Large Distractor may be used to facilitate either reduction method.
See ULD Technique section of this guide.
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