Retrograde Femoral Nail

Comprehensive range of retrograde interlocking nails for distal and mid third femoral fractures. (1,2,3)

Features

Extensive range of lengths and diameters to cover a wide variety of indications
Cannulated with a 5° distal anterior bend and anterior bow for ease of insertion
Bolts and washers for secure hold in osteoporotic bone and condylar compression
Super-retrograde 13mm distal diameter nail with 6mm screws - distal screw hole can be locked to prevent transverse migration of screw
A/P Proximal locking for easier and faster freehand technique
Proximal dynamic slot for dynamisation
Titanium alloy for strength and biocompatibility

Current papers:

(1) Retrograde Femoral Nailing of Supracondylar, Intercondylar, and Distal Fractures of the Femur, J.D. Cole, W.A. Huff, and D.A. Blum; Supplement to the American Journal of Orthopaedics; Volume XXV, No 55, May 1996

(2) Distal Femur Fractures and Retrograde Intramedullary Rod Fixation. M.G. Ryan, A.M. Kahn, B.P. Meinhard; Supplement to: The American Journal of Orthopaedics; Volume XXVIII, No. 25, Feb. 1998

(3) Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral Diaphyseal Fractures. R.F. Ostrum, J. DiCicco, R. Lakatos, A. Poka; Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma; Volume 12, No. 7, Sept./Oct. 1998