DELTA-SHAPED DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF TROCHANTERIC AND SUBTROCHANTERIC FRACTURES OF THE FEMUR

摘要

The invention relates to a delta-shaped device for the treatment of trochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures of the femur. The invention comprises a cephalomedullary nail which is supported by a crosspiece forming the delta-shaped device. The cephalomedullary nail includes a crosspiece which supports a proximal locking element which is inserted into the neck of the femur, thereby enabling the load to be partially removed from the locking element and transferred to the nail. The nail is equipped with a socket which locks the crosspiece and directs same towards a recess in the proximal anchoring element. Proximal femur fractures require resistant stable implants and the inventive device is designed to offer good stability and resistance. Different configurations of the anchoring element can be used such as to render the device dynamic or static.