Gliding Blade Design

I-Beam Profile

Cutout of the blade within the femoral neck and head is a potential risk especially in weakened bone. In designing the Gliding Nail, we addressed these problems. In contrast to other systems, the femoral fixation is achieved with an I-Beam profile blade instead of a lag screw. This design locks in two planes for effective stabilization of head and neck bone fragments.

In order to promote more rapid healing and stability of the fractured bone, the Gliding Nail surgical technique compresses the bone within the head of the femur rather than removing it with a drill. The technique preserves the bone within the often osteoporotic femoral head and neck.

Locking Screw

The Gliding Blade can be allowed to glide axially to aid in healing, or immobilized with a locking screw. This provides the surgeon with increased clinical flexibility in treatment.

Distal Locking Screws

The distal end of the Gliding Nail has oblong holes for the locking screws allowing for either static or dynamic axial fixation for increased clinical flexibility. A rigid and precise inserter guarantees proper placement.