V Nail

Accordion Hover Style
+ Description

The V-Nail is a type of intramedullary fixation device characterized by its V-shaped cross-sectional design, intended primarily for the treatment of long bone fractures, especially the femoral shaft. It is a variant of the classical Küntscher Nail (K-Nail) and offers improved mechanical stability and anti-rotational properties due to its geometric  profile.

Manufactured from stainless steel or titanium, the V-Nail is typically a solid, non-cannulated implant, inserted into the medullary canal of the bone through an antegrade approach. While traditional V-Nails do not feature locking options, some modern versions may include proximal and distal holes to accommodate interlocking screws, enhancing fixation in unstable fractures or osteoporotic bone.

Its V-shaped structure allows better press-fit engagement with the endosteal surface, thereby increasing the rotational and axial stability of the fracture construct. The V-Nail is valued for its simplicity, durability, and affordability, especially in settings where cost or access to advanced implants is a concern.

Accordion Hover Style with Bullets
+ Indications
  • Midshaft femoral fractures: Particularly transverse or short oblique fractures with minimal comminution.
  • Diaphyseal fractures of long bones: Including femur, tibia (in selected cases), and possibly humerus where intramedullary support is appropriate.
  • Fractures in low-resource or rural settings: Where advanced locking nails may not be available or feasible.
  • Simple, closed fractures: Especially when surgical instrumentation and imaging support are limited.
  • Revision procedures: Can be used in nonunions or failed previous fixations, particularly when rotational control is still achievable without locking screws.
  • Pathologic or osteoporotic fractures (select cases): Depending on fracture morphology and stability requirements.

Product Ordering

V Nail Tables

Ø7 MM V NAIL

Ø Size SS TI
28 MM4074SS284074TI28
30 MM4074SS304074TI30
32 MM4074SS324074TI32
34 MM4074SS344074TI34
36 MM4074SS364074TI36
38 MM4074SS384074TI38
40 MM4074SS404074TI40
42 MM4074SS424074TI42

Ø8 MM V NAIL

Ø Size SS TI
28 MM4075SS284075TI28
30 MM4075SS304075TI30
32 MM4075SS324075TI32
34 MM4075SS344075TI34
36 MM4075SS364075TI36
38 MM4075SS384075TI38
40 MM4075SS404075TI40
42 MM4075SS424075TI42

Ø9 MM V NAIL

Ø Size SS TI
28 MM4076SS284076TI28
30 MM4076SS304076TI30
32 MM4076SS324076TI32
34 MM4076SS344076TI34
36 MM4076SS364076TI36
38 MM4076SS384076TI38
40 MM4076SS404076TI40
42 MM4076SS424076TI42

Ø10 MM V NAIL

Ø Size SS TI
28 MM4077SS284077TI28
30 MM4077SS304077TI30
32 MM4077SS324077TI32
34 MM4077SS344077TI34
36 MM4077SS364077TI36
38 MM4077SS384077TI38
40 MM4077SS404077TI40
42 MM4077SS424077TI42

Ø11 MM V NAIL

Ø Size SS TI
28 MM4078SS284078TI28
30 MM4078SS304078TI30
32 MM4078SS324078TI32
34 MM4078SS344078TI34
36 MM4078SS364078TI36
38 MM4078SS384078TI38
40 MM4078SS404078TI40
42 MM4078SS424078TI42

Ø12 MM V NAIL

Ø Size SS TI
28 MM4079SS284079TI28
30 MM4079SS304079TI30
32 MM4079SS324079TI32
34 MM4079SS344079TI34
36 MM4079SS364079TI36
38 MM4079SS384079TI38
40 MM4079SS404079TI40
42 MM4079SS424079TI42

For More

  • Explore our full range of trauma implants for optimal surgical outcomes 
  • Explore our full range of trauma implants for optimal surgical outcomes.
  • Learn more about clavicle fractures and their treatment from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons