Intramedullary nail and apparatus for its insertion

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1987-11-16

1989-10-31

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 92YZ, 128 92YS, 128 92YY, 128 92V, 128 92VD, A61B 1758

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048770191

ABSTRACT:
An intramedullary nail comprises a tubular body (1) having a hexagonal cross section and is curved along its length from a proximal end to a distal end, with a frustoconically tapering portion (3) at the distal end. Adjacent the distal end portion (3) are a plurality of holes (6) and adjacent the proximal end are a plurality of slots (7) for receiving fixing screws or locking pins. A longitudinal slot is provided along one corner of the hexagonally shaped nail to increase the flexural elasticity of the nail in the longitudinal direction. A specific apparatus for use in insertion of the nail into the bone and for locating the holes in its ends is also disclosed.

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Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, vol. 33A, 4/1951, p. 21.

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