Ankle intramedullary nail VALOR™

distal fixation

HINDFOOT FUSION NAIL SYSTEM Key Benefits Multiple screw positions combine to allow optimal bone fixation Dynamic internal compression provides enhanced joint stability. Introduction chapter 1 Designed by foot and ankle surgeons specifically for the unique challenges of hindfoot arthrodesis, the VALOR™ Hindfoot Fusion System represents the latest and most comprehensive system for achieving arthrodesis of the ankle and hindfoot. By combining streamlined and reliable instrumentation with an array of anatomicallyaligned screw trajectories and an internal compression mechanism, the VALOR™ Hindfoot Fusion System seeks to simplify the arthrodesis procedure while providing the optimal conditions for a successful fusion. INDICATIONS The VALOR™ Ankle Fusion Nail System is intended to facilitate tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis to treat severe foot/ankle deformity, arthritis, instability, and skeletal defects after tumor resection. These include Neuro-osteoarthropathy (Charcot’s Foot), Avascular Necrosis of the talus, failed joint replacement, failed ankle fusion, distal tibia fracture non-unions, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Pseudoarthrosis. CONTRAINDICATIONS Patients should be warned of these contraindications: » Infection » Physiologically or psychologically inadequate patient » Inadequate skin, bone, or neurovascular status » Irreparable tendon system » Possibility for conservative treatment » Growing patients with open epiphyses » Patients with high levels of activity Prior to use of the system, the surgeon should refer to the product package insert for complete warnings, precautions, indications, contraindications and adverse