Rockwood Adults CH64

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SECTION FOUR • Lower Extremity

A

B

C

D

Figure 64-23.  The technique of fibular intramedullary nailing. A, B: The guidewire is placed centrally within the metaphysis of the fibula. C: After preparing the intramedullary canal the nail is inserted. D: Distal locking screw is inserted to, but not through, the posterior cortex. E: After correcting length and rotation, the proximal locking screw is inserted.

E