16
NEW LOWER EXTREMITY PRODUCTS
Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN): line extension The Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) is a cannulated, intramedullary nail system with a helical blade, end caps, locking bolts and screws. All of the implants are made of titanium alloy. The TFN system is indicated for stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur including pertrochanteric, basal neck fractures, as well as a combination of these. The TFN is available in two sizes, short in lengths of 170 mm and 235 mm, and long in lengths of 300–460 mm. Additional to the existing diameters of 10 mm, 11 mm and 12 mm, the TFN is now also available in 14 mm diameter. The 11.0 mm Titanium helical blade provides improved resistance to varus collapse and rotational control of the head-neck fracture segment. The result is superior life to cut-out versus single screw fixation and reduced bone removal versus a traditional hip screw. The helical blade is now available in additional lengths of 75 mm, 125 mm and 130 mm. A choice from 75–130 mm in 5 mm increments en-ables selection of the appropriate blade according to the patient‘s anatomy.
LCP Dynamic Hip Screw (DHS) The LCP DHS is a modification of the existing DHS. It allows for angular stable fixation with the bone due to the new combination holes in the shaft. Furthermore, undercuts and a bullet nose at the distal end have been added to all plates. The surgical technique of the LCP DHS is the same as for the DHS, except that the bullet nose allows for an easier MIPO technique. The LCP DHS plate has an increased pull-out resistance due to angular stability which is especially useful in osteoporotic bone. The indications are basically the same as for the DHS, pertrochanteric and intertrochanteric fractures of type 31-A in the AO Classification, and femoral neck fractures 31-B, in conjunction with the use of an antirotation screw. The LCP DHS is available in stainless steel and titanium. Plates with up to 20 holes (long barrel length) and up to 6 holes (short barrel length), are available for all angles.