Orthopaedics | Trauma | Which Medical Device
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The Dynamic Hip Screw from Depuy Synthes is intended for the fixation of proximal femoral fractures. It is indicated for per-trochanteric, lateral femoral neck fractures and some subtrochanteric fractures. Usually it is implanted after closed reduction on a fracture table under image...
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The Gamma 3 Locking Nail system from Stryker is a third-generation intramedullary nailing system for the femur. Both long and short variants are available. The new nails have a proximal diameter of 15.5mm which is intended to facilitate minimally invasive surgery. The nails are manufactured...
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The proximal femoral locking compression plate (LCP) from Depuy-Synthes comes in a Hook Plate (to provide fixation of the trochanter) and non-hook plate version. Screws are 4.5/5.0mm, with combi-holes in the shaft allowing the placement of either. The most proximal screw hole accepts a 7.3mm...
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The Sliding Hip Screw system from the Orthopaedic Implant Company is a generic hip screw system which is compatible with the instrumentation of existing systems. It features dynamic compression holes, and a range of plate and lag screw angles from 135 to 145 degrees. Other features include 4.5mm...
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The Targon (R) FN device from B Braun is a plate and screw construct designed for intracapsular fractures of the hip. Three collapsible TeleScrews are placed into the femoral head, along the femoral neck, and these lock into a plate which is secures with two further screws into the femoral...
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