Fixation of proximal femoral fracture | Which Medical Device
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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 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 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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