Modular intramedullary nail

Details Modular intramedullary nail Modular intramedullary nail

2005-08-09

2005-08-09

O'Connor, Cary E. (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S062000, C606S067000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06926719

ABSTRACT:
An intramedullary nail for repair of bone fractures. The intramedullary nail is of a modular configuration including a nail member having a chamber formed on the proximal end thereof. An insert having at least one opening therein for receiving a bone screw or fastener is disposed within the chamber and is secured therein by a locking ring. Accordingly, various inserts may be used to achieve selected bone screw or fastener configurations.

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