Trauma > Meril Life Sciences > KET SS Trochanteric Femoral and Proximal Fixation Femoral Nail
Anatomical Implants
One dynamic and two static transverse locking holes proximally
Two transverse locking holes and additional AP locking hole distally
Anatomically correct 11° bend1 and longer, flat proximal bend for easier insertion, better fit
Beveled proximal end to prevent soft tissue irritation
Short PFN(TFN)
Available in both 130 and 135 degrees:
Diameters: 9mm, 10mm, 11mm and 12mm.
Lengths: 180mm and 250mm
Long PFN
Available in both 130 and 135 degrees:
Diameters: 9mm, 10mm, 11mm and 12mm.
Lengths: 300mm to 440mm
Short PFN (TFN):
The short femoral nail is used for:
small statures
pertrochanteric fractures
Intertrochanteric fractures
high subtrochanteric fractures, etc.
Contraindications:
Low subtrochanteric fractures
Femoral shaft fractures
Isolated or combined medial femoral neck fractures
Long PFN:
Low and extended subtrochanteric fractures
Ipsilateral trochanteric fractures
Combination of fractures (trochanteric area/shaft)
Pathological fractures
Contraindications:
Isolated or combined medial femoral neck fractures