Pre-curved intramedullary clavicle nail and method of using same

摘要

The present invention relates to an intramedullary nail surgically inserted into a long bone, especially the clavicle. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a curved rod that accommodates the majority of human anatomies and is insertable and capable of either being permanently retained therein or removed if desired.

主权项

1. An intramedullary nail, comprising:
a pre-curved rod having a proximal end and a distal end, defining a curved nail body therebetween, the curve extending the entire distance between the proximal end and the distal end, said curved nail body having a fixation site along at least one region of the intramedullary nail; wherein the curved nail body conforms to a curve that has a radius of approximately 60 mm to 180 mm.