Fixation of proximal femoral fracture | Which Medical Device
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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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The SuperCable (R) Iso-Elastic Cerclage system from Kinamed Inc. is a polymer cable system designed to provide long-term dynamic compressive loading across fractures. The manufacturers suggest the benefits of this system over a wire or conventional cabling system include higher fatigue strength,...
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The Dall-Miles multifilament orthopaedic cabling system from Stryker was originally designed for trochanteric reattachment. The system has plates with trochanteric hooks; a grip plate system allows capture of the wires within the plate.
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The AI-wiring system from Ai-Medic is a system for fixation of the greater trochanter (titanium) or fracture fixation in trauma (stainless steel).
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The X-Bolt is a hip screw fixation device which differs from a standard screw in that it comprises an expandable femoral head fixation device rather than a screw and therefore may improve fixation in the femoral head. It expands up to 24mm in diameter and is reversible and removable. The...
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