Curved pin for repair of fractures near trochanter - has straight middle section between curved extremities

摘要

The pin curves from one end and rises at about 45 degrees to a maximum curvature which evens out to a straight section. Thereafter there may be two smaller bends introducing straight sections before the other end or the whole passage from the straight section may be taken in a single arc. The flattened end fits into a tool which in function is similar to a nail punch. The tool is used in inserting the pin into position in the bone. A hole in its flattened end.