Inserting the Nail

Assemble the Insertion Instruments

Assemble the Insertion Instruments
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Orient the insertion handle anteriorly, and match the flats on the handle and nail.

For solid nails, select the Insertion Bolt for Titanium Solid Tibial Nails [356.542]. For cannulated nails, select the Insertion Bolt for Titanium Cannulated Tibial Nails [356.544].

Place the insertion bolt into the insertion handle and thread it into the proximal nail end. Tighten the insertion bolt with the Cannulated Socket Wrench [355.14], but do not over tighten.

Thread the inserter-extractor onto the threaded post of the insertion handle.

Note:
Do not attach the aiming arm for nail insertion.




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