Measures to be taken before surgery

A set of counterdrawings, enlarged by 15%, helps to define the measures to be taken before surgery. They are particularly interesting and accurate in case of degenerative or inflammatory pathologies. They also help to find out exact diameter and length of the most adjusted rod to be used, as well as size and thickness of prosthetic head ans socket. In front of a compound fracture which needs a humeral prosthesis to seal, measures taken on unbroken side enable to decide upon the exact size of the prosthesis to choose, including humeral rod and cephalic element, for this particular area is a part of the broken limb.