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3A40

(a) Short femur. Stabilization with an intramedullary nail. Interlocking screws proximally, only. Midshaft osteotomy. LRS ADVanced (53000 series) in place.

(b) Lengthening at osteotomy site with middle clamp locked to the rail.

(c) Lengthening complete; nail locked distally and fixator removed.

Use of HA-coated screws is recommended.

Equipment required
Q.tyCatalogue N.Description
1

99-T739425

 

CENTRONAIL TITANIUM UNIVERSAL FEMORAL NAIL D.9 MM-L.425 MM

1

53510R

ADV RADIOLUCENT LRS KIT 400MM

6

99-60144

 

OSTEOTITE BONE SCREW 170/40 MM SHAFT D 6 MM THREAD D 6-5 MM

3

99-T79940

 

TITANIUM LOCKING SCREWS D.4.8 MM-L.40 MM

1

99-T79945

 

TITANIUM LOCKING SCREWS D.4.8 MM-L.45 MM

Operative techniques

The Centronail Titanium Universal Femoral Nailing System

Videos
Pin Site Care
Instructions for use

PQ_DYB - Orthofix LRS Dyna Block

PQ_EXF - Orthofix External Fixation System

PQ_INF - Orthofix Internal Fixation System

PQ_ISP - Orthofix Fixation System Medical Devices

PQ_REC - Reconstruction Systems

PQ_SCR - Orthofix Bone Screws for External Fixation System

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

PQ_TNP - Orthofix Titanium Nailing System

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