Patient Positioning, contd.

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3.   Lateral Positioning on a Standard Table

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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