Indications:
Standard
- Shaft fractures
Reconstruction
– intertrochanteric fracture
– subtrochanteric fractures
– femoral neck/shaft fractures
Preoperative Planning
Estimate nail diameter and length using the radiographic ruler for the Femoral Nail II.
To estimate the nail diameter, place the radiographic ruler on the lateral x-ray of the uninjured femur and measure the diameter of the medullary canal at the narrowest part that will contain the nail.
To estimate the nail length, place the radiographic ruler on the AP x-ray of the uninjured femur and select the appropriate nail length based on patient anatomy.
Note: When choosing the nail size, consider canal diameter, fracture pattern, patient anatomy and post-operative protocol.
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