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are some details and further information on the various types of nails & pins
that have been inserted inside me since my accident, to try to resolve any
ongoing problems. The nails & pins were inserted / fixated during operations
that were undertaken at a number of hospital establishments throughout the North
East of England, including:- Gateshead Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Newcastle
Freeman Hospital, and Sunderland Royal Hospital. I am hoping to add further
information for the plate fixated to my jaw, and my new femoral nail in the near
future.
Ankle Arthrodesis Nail
What is it?
A second-generation fully interlocking arthrodesis nail that offers distinct
advantages over previous intramedullary-devices, screw systems, and external
fixation-devices for ankle fusions.
Key Features:-
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Titanium Alloy for strength and biocompatibility.
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Distal Posterior to Anterior screw provides 40% greater torsional
stiffness. |
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Compression device is built into the instrumentation, thus simplifying the
operation. |
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All locking screws can be accessed without the need of the image
intensifier. |
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Superior to the crossed lag screw arthrodesis technique - the ankle nail
is stiffer in flexion, rotation and cantilever bending. |
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Reduced risk of infection compared to external fixation.
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Available in a choice of diameters and lengths to meet surgical needs.
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Vector Intertrochanteric
Femoral Nail
What is it?
The Vector Intertrochanteric Femoral Nail - for Intertrochanteric,
Subtrochanteric, Pathological, and Ipsilateral Femoral fractures - can be used
either reamed and unreamed.
Key Features:-
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Fully slotted for greater flexibility on insertion, reduced stress
shielding during the healing process and micromotion at the fracture site for
improved healing. |
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2m anatomical bow for ease of insertion and superior splinting.
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Femoral neck fractures can be fixed prior to nail insertion.
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Sliding barrel screw design permits impaction of the fracture site - as
well as avoiding screw protrusion and associated thigh pain. |
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Lateral longitudinal slot for positive proximal locking of the barrel and
nail. |
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Pathfinder tip improves passage of nail across fracture site.
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Comprehensive range of lengths and diameters to meet all surgical
requirements. |
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Titanium Alloy for strength and biocompatibility.
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High clearance driver instrument minimises soft tissue exposure and damage
during insertion. |
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Proximal Flare to reduce over-penetration of the nail.
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Oval distal locking hole permits dynamisation.
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