A simple jig to ease the insertion of distal screws in intramedullary locking nails.
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Abstract
Distal locking of closed intramedullary nails can be time consuming and expose the surgeon to unnecessary increased ionization radiation. A simple jig is described which facilitates the insertion of the second distal locking screw, using the first drill hole as a pilot. This tool reduces the operating and the ionizing radiation exposure time.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Screws
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary