Patient Positioning, contd.
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3. Lateral Positioning on a Standard Table
The operating table must be radiolucent. The patient is placed in a
lateral position (a vacuum mattress may be helpftil for this purpose).
The injured leg is flexed forward 45°, and with the knee bent 90°, is
placed over the uninjured leg. The Universal Large Distractor is used
to aid reduction and correct rotational alignment.
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