Where do you put the calcaneal pin?

Where do you put the calcaneal pin?

Calcaneal pin insertion The pin is inserted under local anesthetic (eg, 2% lidocaine, 5 ml on each side of the calcaneus) 2 cm above and 2 cm distal to the calcaneal tuberosity. The pin selected should have a diameter of 5 mm with a cancellous type pitch.

How do you pass the calcaneal pin?

1. move distal to calcaneus, mark out proposed pin site on medial calcaneus and check with fluoro.
2. 15blade through skin on, hemostat spread to bone.
3. insert pin on power with center threads into calcaneus.

What is calcaneal traction?

Overview. Calcaneal traction is accomplished with placement of a pin across the posterior aspect of the calcaneus and attachment to a pulley system secured to the bed.

Where is the calcaneal tuberosity?

The half of the bone closest to the heel is the calcaneal tuberosity. On its lower edge on either side are its lateral and medial processes (serving as the origins of the abductor hallucis and abductor digiti minimi).

What are Steinmann pins used for?

Steinman pins are used for skeletal traction of femoral fractures. The pin is inserted into the proximal tibia; a stirrup is attached and the desired traction applied. The pin is inserted in the normal manner.

What is multiplane external fixation?

Multiple fractures may require several pins and rods, also referred to as multiplane external fixators. The external rods are kept as close to the skin as possible, but should also allow access to open wounds for treatment.

Why is it important for the nurse to provide meticulous care to a pin site of an external fixator?

Why Is Pin Care Important? The pins go through the skin and into the bone, which can give germs a way to get into the body and cause infections. If an infection happens, your child will need to take antibiotics. Keeping the pins clean helps prevent infection.

How do you side a calcaneus?

1. Siding the calcaneus based on its overall shape: If the overall calcaneal form is relatively well-preserved, but the articular facets themselves have degraded or have been caked with intractable sediment, the easiest way to side the bone is, somewhat counter-intuitively, to flip it over.

What is attached to calcaneal tuberosity?

The plantar surface of the calcaneal tuberosity projects forward on the plantar surface as a medial (larger) and lateral (smaller) process and at its most anterior projection is the calcaneal tubercle, where the short plantar ligament attaches.

What is the difference between a Steinmann pin and a K wire?

The difference between pins and k-wires is mainly diameter: IM pins—also referred to as Steinmann pins—are between 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) and 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) in diameter, while K-wires are 0.9 to 1.5 mm (0.035, 0.045, 0.062 inches) in diameter.

What is a Schanz pin?

Schanz Pin is a metallic rod with pointed threads at one end and other end fashioned to fix into an attachment device. Schanz Pins are available in various Types, lengths and diameters. Types: Self Tapping, Self Drilling, Tapered Threaded.