Intramedullary nail and associated method

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2011-05-24

2011-05-24

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

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07947043

ABSTRACT:
An intramedullary nail for use with a first fastener and a second fastener for use in orthopaedic surgery is provided. The nail includes a body defining a longitudinal axis of the body. The body defines an aperture through the body. The aperture has a first portion for cooperation with the first fastener to provide dynamic fixation and a second portion for cooperation with the fastener nail to provide static fixation.

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