Affixus Nail Technique

The system combines the principles of a compression hip screw with the biomechanical advantage of an intramedullary nail.

Affixus nail technique. By combining a proximal 1 8m radius of curvature with a 3 degree distal bend the resultant bow is comparable to a proximal 1 5m radius of curvature with a minimal offset. This nailing technique offers the theoretical benefits of a smaller incision with less tissue dissection and hence reduced blood loss infection and operating time. The affixus hip fracture nail system provides an efficient practical solution for treating a wide range of proximal femoral fractures. The mediolateral angle of the implant is 6.

Surgical technique for the afn determine nail insertion point and insert guide wire in the ap view the nail insertion point is normally found on the tip or slightly lateral to the tip of the greater trochanter in the curved extension of the medullary cavity. As well as a proposed biomechanical advantage due to a shorter lever arm sharing the load and minimising proximal collapse. This not only accommodates the anterior bow of the natural. Nabil ebraheim duration.

Nabil ebraheim 287 762 views. The affixus hip fracture nail combines the principles of a compression hip screw with the biomechanical advantages of an intramedullary nail.