Method and apparatus for reducing femoral fractures
CA 2444134 A1 · Owner: Lozier, Antony J. · Inventors: Hawkins, Michael E.; Thelen, Sarah L.; Pacelli, Nicolas J.
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An improved method and apparatus for reducing a hip fracture utilizing a minimally, invasive procedure which does not require incision of the quadriceps. A femoral implant in, accordance with the present invention achieves intramedullary fixation as well as fixation, into the femoral head to allow for the compression needed for a femoral fracture to heal. To, position the femoral implant of the present invention an incision is made , along the greater trochanter. Because the greater trochanter is not circumferentially covered with muscles, the, incision can be made and the wound developed through the skin and fascia to expose the, greater trochanter, without incising muscle including, …
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