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...

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...

The X-Bolt IM hip nail uses an X-Bolt for fixation into the proximal femur. The X-Bolt is an expandable device which may provide better fixation into the femoral head than a hip screw. It is removable.  The operative technique is available here .

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...

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...