Retronail – Ankle Arthrodesis

Features & Benefits

  • Posterior-anterior placed locking screws give more stability than medial-lateral screws due to greater bone purchase. Stability is essential for union and to prevent malunion
  • The system and straight nail design allow rotation on insertion, easing introduction
  • The nail and unique locking screw design have superior fatigue resistance
  • The system has a mechanical targeting device that is accurate and easy to use

Indications

  • Painful arthritic deformity of the ankle joint with stiffness in the subtalar joint
  • Fractures of the tibial plafond and/or talus where reconstruction is impossible
  • Fracture/dislocations of the ankle joint combined with severe arthritic changes and loss of function
  • Supramalleolar non-union with subtalar stiffness
  • Failed fusion of the ankle joint

Contre-indications

  • Active infection
  • General medical conditions including: impaired blood supply, pulmonary insufficiency (i.e. ARDS, fat embolism) or latent infection
  • Patients with psychological or neurological conditions, who are unwilling or incapable of following instructions for post-operative care
  • Foreign body sensitivity. Where material sensitivity is suspected, tests should be made prior to implantation
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