Intramedullary nail assembly with sleeve and screw for use therewith

摘要

An intramedullary nail assembly for use in a medullary canal of a long bone is provided. The assembly includes a nail for positioning at least partially in the medullary canal. The nail defines an aperture through the nail. The assembly also includes a fastener fittably positioned in the aperture of the nail. The fastener is adapted for attachment to the long bone. The assembly also includes a sleeve fitted at least partially over the nail and operably connected to the screw.