Static Helical Screw Locking of Pertrochanteric Femur Fractures Using the TFN-A

Performed, as per the Synthes technique guide, using the 5mm hex flexible set screwdriver and then loosening the set screw by one-half turn of the screwdriver.

Performed by using the torque-limiting set screwdriver and locking the set screw down onto the helical screw to prevent dynamic sliding of the screw within the nail.