Q. What are the different sizes of Schanz pins?

Answer

The sizes are 4 x 20 x 80 mm, 4 x 30 x 100 mm, 4 x 40 x 125 mm, 4 x 40 x 150 mm, 4.5 x 40 x 150 mm, 4 x 40 x 175 mm, 6-5 x 60 x 180, 6-5 x 60 x 200, 6-5 x 60 x 220, 6-5 x 60 x 240, and 6.5 x 100 x 300 mm. The femur should be approached laterally at an angle of no more than 30 degrees. There is also the option of coming at it from the proximal end and working the way in medially. The incision site is located about 4–6 centimeters caudally and 3–4 centimeters medially from the superior anterior crest.