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TRIGEN MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS > FAN (Femoral Antegrade Nail)

1
What is the proximal diameter of the FAN’s?
- Answer:
  
  The FAN proximal diameter is 13mm for all of the nail diameters except the 8.5mm FAN. The 8.5mm FAN has a 10.5mm proximal diameter.
  
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2
How does the 8.5mm FAN surgical technique differ from the standard FAN?
- Answer:
  
  The Entry Portal should be lateral to the apex of the greater trochanter. The proximal reaming should be done with the 12.5 Flexible Reamer only (7163-1116). And finally, the grey FAN Guide (7163-1146) should be sued for targeting the proximal screw.
  
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3
Why does the tip of the implant look like it does?
- Answer:
  
  It is designed to make the implant easy to identify as a TRIGEN^◊ nail when removing it. Identifying the implant allows the OR staff to know which instrument set to pull. In addition, the design makes the tip of the nail easier to drive down the shaft, particularly in the tibia.
  
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