Opening the Medullary Canal

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Opening the Medullary Canal Make a longitudinal incision proximal to the greater trochanter. Either the 11.0 mm Cannulated Cutter or the awl can be used to open the medullary canal.

If the 11.0 mm Cannulated Cutter is used, assemble the 4.0 mm Centering Pin in the Universal Chuck with T-Handle. Place the tip of the pin at the correct entry point. Rotate the centering pin to penetrate the medullary canal. Verily placement with image intensification. Remove the universal chuck.

Pass the 11.0 mm Cannulated Cutter and Protection Sleeve over the centering pin. Rotate the cannulated cutter and open the medullary canal to a minimum depth of 5 cm. (Image intensification may be required.) When the canal is penetrated, fix the centering pin in the cannulated cutter by tightening the setscrew at the base of the handle. Remove the cannulated cutter/centering pin assembly.

If the awl is used, place its tip at the correct entry point, and turn it to open the medullary canal.

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