Femoral intramedullary nail KTO

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The gamma nail or trochanteric nail is an osteosynthetic implant designed to treat proximal femoral fractures in the trochanter area with a closed intramedullary fixation method. Features - - Anti-rotation to help preserve normal anatomy and biomechanics. - - Trapezoidal nail profile provides enhanced stability in the proximal femur. - - 5° lateral offset for minimally invasive trochanteric approach. - - Compression actively maintained to help stability and union. - - Preservation of femoral offset to aid a return to function. - - Small proximal diameter preserves the gluteus medius tendon and the lateral wall of the greater trochanter. Indications - - Fractures of the femur including simple shaft fractures, comminuted shaft fractures, spiral shaft fractures, long oblique shaft fractures and segmental shaft fractures - - Subtrochanteric fractures - - Intertrochanteric fractures - - Ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures - - Intracapsular fractures - - Non-unions and malunions - - Polytrauma and multiple fractures - - Prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures - - Reconstruction, following tumor resection and grafting - - Bone lengthening and shortening