Supracondylar Nail

Accordion Hover Style
+ Description

The Supracondylar Femur Nail is a specialized intramedullary implant designed for the fixation of distal femoral fractures, particularly in the supracondylar region, just above the knee joint. It is typically inserted retrograde through the intercondylar notch of the femur and passed proximally into the medullary canal. This approach allows for stable, load-sharing fixation while preserving the soft tissue envelope around the distal femur.

The nail is made from biocompatible materials such as titanium or stainless steel, and is available in various lengths and diameters to suit a range of patient anatomies. It features multiple distal locking holes in different planes to secure small or comminuted distal fragments, providing both rotational control and axial stability. Proximal locking options are also included to prevent nail migration and maintain alignment during healing.

This nail is particularly useful in cases where plating may not be ideal, such as in osteoporotic bone, open fractures, or polytrauma.

Accordion Hover Style with Bullets
+ Indications
  • Distal femur fractures (supracondylar):-Including both extra-articular (AO/OTA 33-A) and some intra-articular fracture patterns.
  • Periprosthetic distal femoral fractures:-Particularly in cases where fixation around a total knee prosthesis is required and lateral plating is not feasible.
  • Comminuted and segmental distal femur fractures:- Offers secure fixation in cases with poor cortical support.
  • Osteoporotic distal femur fractures:- Especially in elderly patients, where locking screws through the nail provide reliable fixation.
  • Polytrauma patients:- Enables quick, minimally invasive stabilization with less soft tissue disruption.
  • Nonunion or malunion of distal femoral fractures:- Acts as a revision tool when previous constructs have failed.
  • Distal femoral osteotomies:- Can be used for fixation post-correction of deformity.
  • Patients with poor soft tissue envelope:- Retrograde nailing minimizes lateral dissection, ideal for compromised skin or prior surgeries.

Product Ordering

Supracondylar Nail Tables

Ø10 MM SUPRACONDYLAR NAIL

Diameter SS TI
Ø15 MM4064SS154064TI15
Ø20 MM4064SS204064TI20
Ø25 MM4064SS254064TI25
Ø30 MM4064SS304064TI30

Ø11 MM SUPRACONDYLAR NAIL

Diameter SS TI
Ø15 MM4065SS154065TI15
Ø20 MM4065SS204065TI20
Ø25 MM4065SS254065TI25
Ø30 MM4065SS304065TI30

Ø12 MM SUPRACONDYLAR NAIL

Diameter SS TI
Ø15 MM4066SS154066TI15
Ø20 MM4066SS204066TI20
Ø25 MM4066SS254066TI25
Ø30 MM4066SS304066TI30

Ø13 MM SUPRACONDYLAR NAIL

Diameter SS TI
Ø15 MM4067SS154067TI15
Ø20 MM4067SS204067TI20
Ø25 MM4067SS254067TI25
Ø30 MM4067SS304067TI30

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