Proximal Locking - Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail System Technique Manual

Proximal Locking

1
Verify nail insertion depth and anteversion
Instruments
357.365 125° Aiming Arm
357.366 130° Aiming Arm
357.367 135° Aiming Arm
357.399 3.2 mm Guide Wire, 400 mm
Ensure that the nail is tightly connected to the
insertion handle.
Securely attach the appropriate aiming arm to the
insertion handle.
Nail insertion depth can be confirmed by inserting a 3.2 mm
guide wire through the aiming arm. To ensure the correct
anteversion of the nail, an additional guide wire can be
inserted ventral to the femoral neck and into the femoral
head. Take a lateral image of the proximal femur to verify
nail rotation and ensure that the screw will be aimed toward
the center of the femoral head.
18 Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail System—Screw Option Technique Guide