Method of treating an intertrochanteric fracture

Details Method of treating an intertrochanteric fracture Method of treating an intertrochanteric fracture

1992-12-01

1994-05-17

Isabella, David

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

A61F 504

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053124065

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for treating fractures of the femur including a screw and an intramedullary rod. The screw has a threaded portion and a smooth portion. The rod has a head and a stem. There is at least one opening through the head of the rod in an angled direction toward the femoral head relative to the longitudinal axis of the rod. The opening is adapted to slidingly receive the screw to permit the threaded portion of the screw, in use, to engage the femoral head and to allow sliding compression of a femoral neck or intertrochanteric fracture. An optional second opening and second screw which will also allow sliding compression may be provided to prevent rotation and to adapt the fracture device to a variety of applications.

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