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Expert Tibial Nail
AO/ASIF Principles of
internal fixation
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M.E. Müller, M. Allgöwer, R. Schneider y R. Willenegger:
Manual de osteosíntesis, 3ª edición. Barcelona: Springer-Verlag Ibérica. 1991
* Titanio, 6%; aluminio, 7%; niobio
In 1958, the AO/ASIF (Association for the Study of Internal
Fixation) formulated four basic principles
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, which have
become the guidelines for internal fixation in general, and in-
tramedullary nailing in particular:
The Expert Tibial Nail permits an intra medullary approach for
the fixation of proximal, shaft and distal fractures of the
tibia. The system consists of a series of cannulated nails, can-
nulated end caps, dual core locking screws and standard
locking screws. All of the implants are made of titanium alloy
(TAN*).
Anatomic Reduction
The Expert Tibial Nail is designed to fit anatomically in the
medullary canal, allowing indirect reduction of proximal,
distal and shaft fractures of the tibia.
Stable Fixation
The Expert Tibial Nail provides stable fixation of fractures by
incorporating oblique locking holes in the proximal and distal
portions of the nail.
Cancellous bone locking screws are used proximally for
better purchase in the cancellous bone. The most proximal
locking screw, when used with an end cap, provides a
locked, fixed-angle construct. Locking screws in the distal
oblique hole and ML hole provide stable fixation of distal
fractures.
Preservation of Blood Supply
The instruments and implants in the Expert Tibial Nail permit
a more percutaneous technique and less tissue stripping
than other treatment methods. An intramedullary approach
results in decreased blood loss compared to plate fixation.
Early, Active Mobilization
The Expert Tibial Nail provides secure fixation which permits
controlled, early, active rehabilitation conducive to optimal
recovery.
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