Modular intramedullary nail
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May 8, 2001
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Jul 21, 1999
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Mar 19, 1997
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An intramedullary nail apparatus comprises a nail having a proximal portion, a middle portion and a distal portion. The proximal portion has a longitudinal slot adapted to receive at least one fixing element and the distal portion has at least one transverse bore. The proximal portion has a longitudinal axial bore. The apparatus further includes a set of inserts, each of which is adapted to be inserted in the longitudinal bore. Each insert has at least one guiding bore, the orientation and position of which is different for each of the inserts. A method of treating fractures utilizing the intramedullary nail apparatus is also disclosed.
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