Indications
The Gliding Nail System is an all-purpose
nail system for ensuring primary load stability in:
- Pertrochanteric femoral
fractures
- Subtrochanteric femoral fractures
- Lateral femoral neck fractures
Internal fixation with
the Gliding Nail System is indicated in all combination injuries
involving the lateral femoral neck or trochanter region and femoral
shaft fractures. Thanks to its biomechanical characteristics, the
Gliding Nail System is also suitable for medical femoral neck fractures
with retention of the head and simple femoral shaft fractures down
to the distal metaphysis. Gliding nail fixation can also be used
to secure pathological fractures or to provide weight-bearing stability
after varus and valgus revision osteotomies of the proximal femur.
Contraindications
No general contraindications are known.
Special contraindications:
Femur: Presence of local necroses and infections in the trochanteric region.
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