An intramedullary, intermetallic trochanter ic fracture fixation device

摘要

An intramedullary intertrochanteric fracture fixation appliance comprising an intramedullary rod (1) having an angulated opening (2) to receive a femoral neck screw (7) having a threaded portion (8) at its distal end, and locking means (10) acting between the neck screw and the wall of the angulated opening to prevent relative rotation between the screw and the rod.