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Pre-operative planning.
| Radiographic Images (Multiple Views) | Implant Length | Implant Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| Bone morphology | Contralateral bone x-rays (magnified) | IM canal isthmus (the narrowest portion of the canal) |
| Shape of the intramedullary (IM) canal | Traction radiographs | 1.0 to 1.5 mm greater than anticipated IM nail diameter |
| Fracture pattern and comminution | Distance between palpable bony landmarks |
