Affixus Humeral Nail Technique

Diaphyseal fractures proximal long antegrade retrograde nails 3.

Affixus humeral nail technique. Brief operative time 1 minimal morbidity 1 early return to function of the one of the first humeral nailing extremity 2 in 90 of the cases no external sup port is needed 1 2 closed technique 4. Stryker trauma extremities femoral nailing. The affixus natural nail system humeral nails are temporary fixation intramedullary nails designed for fixation and stabilization of fractures or osteotomies of the humerus. The unreamed humeral nail uhn duration.

The nail is inserted first and used during the fragment reduction technique 2. Patient caregiver patient caregiver healthcare professional. Multiloc humeral nails surgical technique depuy synthes 1 introduction surgical technique product information image intensifier control table of contents multiloc humeral nails 2 screw configurations 4 ao principles 8 indications 9 clinical cases 10 patient positioning and approach 13 opening the humerus 17 reduce fracture and ream optional 21 nail insertion 24. Pfna interlocking nail new gam interlocking nail short.

The affixus natural nail humeral system is a long bone nailing system that is built on the natural nail and affixus intramedullary platforms. The affixus natural nail humeral nails are indicated for use in a variety of fractures such as. Open and closed fractures 4. Studies have shown the follow ing benefits to be associated with humeral nailing.

Antegrade femoral nail afn surgical technique depuy synthes 7 fracture reduction on the fracture table if possible carry out a closed preoperative reduction of the fracture under image intensifier control. Zimmer biomet sports medicine. Humeral nailing has expanded the use of intramedullary nails. Make a 2 3cm incision from the edge of the acromion to the edge of the humeral head anterolateral to the tip of the acromion.

Use of the large distractor is also possible. Zimmer biomet foot and ankle solutions. Zimmer biomet surgical products. Exact reduction and secure fixation of the patient to the operating table are essential for easy handling and a good surgical result.

Affixus natural nail. This system offers a complete portfolio of implants and instruments which treats a wide range of humeral fractures using simple and efficient instrumentation. Proximal fractures proximal short and long nails only 2. The fragments are reduced first and the nail is positioned once the reduction is stable.