Hyper Interlocking Nail
for Femoral Bone
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A. Nail features
- Proximal Interlock options
- istal Interlock options
- End cap prevents in growth of tissue and facilitates nail extraction
- Cannulated nails 9 mm to 12 mm for reamed or unreamed techniques, enabling nail insertion over guide wire.
- Classic nail design for Fossa Piriformis entry technique for shaft femur fractures
B. Indication
- This Classic Femoral Nail System is intended for treatment of fractures in adults and adolescents in whom the growth plates have fused. Indications are –
- Femoral shaft fractures
- Subtrochanteric fractures [Russel-Taylor Type IA]
- Impending pathologic fractures of shaft femur
- Malunions and non-union of femur fractures
C. Precautions
- Do not use this nail with systemic infection, infection localized to the site implantation or when the patient has allergy or sensitivity to any of the implant materials.
- Surgeon should consider patient bone quality to ensure stable fixation.
- Severe obesity or degenerative diseases should be considered.
- Compromised vascularity in the site of implantation may prevent adequate healing