AONA Universal Nailing System Technique Guide - Femoral Nailing Technique - Using the Universal Large Distractor For Tibial Nailing

Using the Universal Large Distractor For Tibial Nailing
The distractor is applied from the medial side of the injured leg, with the leg supported by bolsters and rotated externally into a 'frog-legged' position. Use of a fluoroscopy unit placed medially facilitates Schanz screw placement. After applying the distractor, the surgeon moves to the lateral side of the tibia for the rest of the procedure; the fluoroscopy unit remains on the unaffected side to facilitate proper reduction of the fracture.

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