Femoral intramedullary nail

The characteristics of this femoral intramedullary nail are as follows:

Use: It is designed for internal fixation and stabilization of fractures of long bones, primarily the femur, tibia, and humerus. In the case of the femur, it is used for shaft fractures, subtrochanteric and intertrochanteric fractures, as well as femoral neck fractures.

Material: These nails are generally made of implant steel (ISO 58321E) or titanium (Ti6Al4V ELI ISO 5832-3).

Design: It is a rod-shaped device inserted longitudinally into the medullary cavity of the fractured bone. Better match the anatomy

Dimensions: Femoral intramedullary nails come in various sizes and diameters, for example, diameters of 10-14 mm and lengths of 320-500 mm. Shorter nails are also available, such as the short femoral reconstruction intramedullary nail (PFN).

Fixation: They allow for static, dynamic, compression, or reconstructive intramedullary osteosynthesis, depending on the fracture type and nail design. They can include proximal and distal locking screws for better stabilization.

Advantages: Femoral intramedullary nailing provides good fracture stabilization without excessive scarring and promotes good restoration of anterior function.