Modular system for femoral fixation.

摘要

A modular apparatus is provided which combines the advantages of a total hip prosthesis with the superior fixation of an interlocking intramedullary nail. The apparatus includes an intramedullary rod, a separate prosthetic, generally spherical surface member (18) for forming the exterior of the femoral head, and means for securing the rod to the prosthetic surface. The prosthetic surface member (18) may be a total hip prosthesis or a femoral head resurfacing or replacement member.