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Surgical Technique
Patient positioning
Place the patient in the supine or lateral
decubitus position on a fracture table. The foot
of the affected limb is placed in a foot holder
or a pin is inserted through the calcaneus
for traction purposes. The unaffected limb is
extended below and away from the affected
limb or flexed and placed in a leg holder.
Check the affected limb for length and rotation
by comparison to the unaffected limb. Abduct
the torso 10°-15° to allow clear access to the
intramedullary canal. Rotate the C-Arm to ensure
optimal AP and lateral visualization of the entire
femur.
Note If using a radiolucent table, a distraction
device may be helpful in reducing the fracture.
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