Surgery – Truss – Perineal
Patent
1982-01-15
1985-03-12
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery
Truss
Perineal
128 92C, 3 19, A61F 104, A61F 504
Patent
active
045038473
ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic nail for stabilizing fractures in a humer has an elongated slightly twisted shape and tapers substantially over its entire length from a relatively thick head to a relatively thin tip. The elevational configuration of the nail has a thin elongated generally twisted midportion with two curved ends, a larger head end and a thinner tip end. The plan configuration of the nail tapers from the head to a blunt rounded tip. Two holes for retaining screws are provided through the head end either at right angles to the elevational length of the nail or at a slight inward inclination thereto. The retaining screws have a broad shank and are threaded for retention in the bone.
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Apley Richard J.
Howmedica Inc.
Isabella David J.
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