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Ankle and Subtalar fusion with Orthofix AHN (Ankle Hindfoot Nail)

Equipment required
Q.tyCatalogue N.Description
1

99-T77115

 

TITANIUM ANKLE HINDFOOT NAIL 11/150

1

99-T775070

 

TITANIUM CALCANEUS THREADED HEAD SCREW D 5MM L 70MM

1

99-T775105

 

TITANIUM CALCANEUS THREADED HEAD SCREW D 5MM L 105MM

2

99-T774025

 

TITANIUM LOW PROFILE SCREW, D 5MM L 25MM

1

99-T774040

 

TITANIUM LOW PROFILE SCREW, D 5MM L 40MM

1

99-T774045

 

TITANIUM LOW PROFILE SCREW, D 5MM L 45MM

1

99-T770000

 

LOCKING END CAP 0 MM, ANKLE COMPRESSION NAIL

1

99-T770005

 

LOCKING END CAP 5 MM, ANKLE COMPRESSION NAIL

1

99-T770010

 

LOCKING END CAP 10 MM, ANKLE COMPRESSION NAIL

1

99-177281

 

3.0MM X 800MM BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE

1

99-177282

 

2.5 X 800MM GUIDE WIRE

Operative techniques

Ankle Hindfoot Nailing (AHN) System

Instructions for use

PQ_AHN - Ankle Hindfoot Nailing (AHN) System

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