CHAPTER 56 Possible equipment needed for the procedure includes an ASIF basic set. A brief outline of the procedure follows: 1. A small dissection set is needed to make a small incision on the proximal end of the bone to be reduced. 2. A cannulated drill bit is placed through a drill sleeve with the aid of fluoroscopy. 3. A calibrated guidewire is placed down the shaft across the fracture site. 4. The size and length of the rod (nail) is determined. 5. A slide hammer is attached to the rod. 6. A mallet drives the rod down the shaft. 7. Screws may be placed on either end of the rod for stabilization.
Long Bone Rodding for Fracture Fixation
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