title: Tips of the trade #21. Simplified starting technique for femoral intramedullary rodding.
abstract: A simplified method for determining the position of and creating the proximal starting hole for a femoral intramedullary rod is presented. The method, which uses the combination reamer from the DHS hip screw set and other equipment found in most operating rooms, increases the certainty of correct placement of the proximal starting hole. The difficulties and risks inherent in the use of the starting awl are eliminated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wicks
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Geel
mesh_terms: D001858:Bone Nails; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans