Publisher's Synopsis
Obtain appropriate views.Locate the optimal starting point for the trochanteric entry nail.Look for the Perfect Circle.Pearls and technical fine points are your new tools to achieve the best results in intertrochanteric nailing. Drs. Cannada and Otto reveal techniques perfected through vast experience with this procedure. Follow their strategy and learn:Which fractures are best suited to intramedullary nailingHow to match your treatment to the degree of instabilityWhy unstable fractures are better treated with an intramedullary nail than a sliding hip screwWhy an intramedullary nail is not the gold standard for treating a stable intertrochanteric fractureThe best method to obtain AP and lateral images with flouroscopyHow to locate the optimal starting point for the entry nailThe best method to reduce an unstable intertrochanteric fractureHow to know when the guideline is inserted correctlyWhy you should not use a hammer -- and pearls to help you avoid the needPearls to ensure that your entry is centered. How to use fluoroscopy to find a perfect circle to increase accuracy in placing the distal interlocking screws. Watch Drs. Cannada and Otto demonstrate essential techniques, including:Nail insertionPlacement of a proximal interlocking screw.
