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Subtrochanteric fracture treated with Chimaera Hip Fracture System™.
The lag screw does not cross the fracture line therefore a fixed lag screw is used.

Equipment required
Q.tyCatalogue N.Description
1

99-T93125

 

CHIMAERA HFS SHORT NAIL 125u00b0 L180MM D11MM STERILE

1

99-T930005

 

CHIMAERA HFS END CAP L5MM STERILE

1

99-T93605

 

CHIMAERA HFS LAG SCREW FIXED L105MM STERILE

1

99-T931035

 

CHIMAERA HFS THREADED LOCKING SCREW L35MM THREAD D5MM STERILE

Operative techniques

Chimaera Hip Fracture SystemTM

Quick reference guides

Chimaera Hip Fracture SystemTM Quick Reference Guide

Videos
Chimaera Short Nail Application
Instructions for use

PQ_HFN - Chimaera Hip Fracture SystemTM

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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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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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