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3D18

Ankle fusion with the Orthofix ankle arthrodesis nail (77000 series).

Equipment required
Q.tyCatalogue N.Description
1

77016

 

SHORT RETROGRADE NAIL DIAMETER 10 MM LENGTH 160 MM

1

73950

 

FEMORAL NAIL LOCKING SCREW THREAD D 6 MM LENGTH 50 MM

1

73970

 

FEMORAL NAIL LOCKING SCREW THREAD D 6 MM LENGTH 70 MM

2

74430

 

TIBIAL NAIL LOCKING SCREW THREAD D 6 MM LENGTH 30 MM

1

77900

 

RETROGRADE NAIL END CAP

Operative techniques

The Ankle Arthrodesis Nail

Videos
The Orthofix Ankle Arthrodesis Nail
Instructions for use

PQ_INF - Orthofix Internal Fixation System

PQ_ISP - Orthofix Fixation System Medical Devices

PQ_SUO - Risks Due to the Re-Use of "Single Use" Device

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FROM THE BLOG

Internal Fixation vs External Fixation

2021-05-22

A typical question that a surgeon has to face when deciding the treatment of a bony injury is when to use internal fixation instead of external fixation. A common answer is “when the patient is compliant, with sufficient bone and soft tissue quality, and presents less complex fractures”. Surgeon’s expertise and preference may also affect the final surgical plan.

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