Fixion PF Nailing System

The Fixion Proximal Femur Nailing System is designed to treat proximal femur fractures. It combines an expandable nail for the femoral shaft with a dynamic expandable hip peg for stability within the femoral head.

FEATURES

 THE FIXION PF NAIL

•  Expanded within the medullary canal using saline solution.
  
  
• Inserted into the femoral canal in a reduced diameter and then expanded.
  
  
• Bent to suit the anatomical curvature of the femur, and adapts to the contours and
  shape of the medullary canal.
  
  
• Allows for perfect positioning within the canal and at the fracture site.
  
  
• Bone fixation is enhanced by four longitudinal bars.
  
  
• Fixation to the cortex is achieved along the entire length of the nail.
  
  
• Available in short and long versions with a choice of 3 neck angles (125º, 130º, 135º). 
  
  

THE FIXION PF HIP PEG

• Expands within the femoral head using saline solution.
  
  
• Expansion condenses trabaecular bone to enhance fixation.
  
  
• Insertion only requires a drill diameter of 8mm.
  
  
• Tip with three bars, expands to up to 12mm in diameter to stabilize it within the femoral head.
  
  
• Proximal end oval shaped body adds to rotational stability.
  
  
• Hip peg is dynamic within the nail with optional limited sliding motion.
  
  
• Selection of lengths is available.

HIP PEG EXPANSION

Biomechanical studies have shown that:

• BMD increases around the Fixion Hip Peg after expansion and decreases around a standard lag screw after insertion. The increased bone density potentially contributes to a better fixation of the implant within the bone.
  
  
• The Fixion Hip Peg has 5 times higher torsional stability than a standard lag screw.
  
  

• The Fixion Hip Peg has similar pull-out strength to a standard Lag Screw.
  

PRINCIPLES OF  ORPERATION

• Minimally invasive procedure for proximal femoral fractures.
  
  
• Reduced diameter drill holes for nail and hip peg.
  
  
• No distal interlocking screws required.
  
  
• Reduced risk of infection.
  
  
• Minimal exposure to fluoroscopy.
  
  
• Reduced operating time.
  
  
• The PF nail and hip peg are provided sterile in a reduced diameter configuration.
  
  
• The minimally invasive implantation procedure:
  
         ~ The PF nail is inserted using the insertion device.
  
         ~ Preparation for the hip peg is completed and the hip peg in inserted.
  
         ~ Both components are expanded with saline solution using a multi use pump.
  

FIXION PF PROCEDURE

INDICATIONS

Fixation of pertrochanteric, intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures.

ORDERING INFORMATION

	Expanded  Diameter [mm]	Expanded  Diameter [mm]	Length [mm]	Proximal Diameter [mm]
PF Nail Short	10 12	16 19	220              220	14 15.5
PF Nail Long	10	16	340, 380	14
Hip Peg	8	12	80-120  (10mm increments)	8/10
Hip Pin	5	-	60-100  (10mm increments)	-