A nail-like device is placed in the medullary canal when a tubular bone is broken.
It is an orthopedic device called an intramedullary nail that is used in the treatment of fractures of tubular bones such as the femur or tibia. This device is a long, hollow rod of almost round cross-section, made of steel, which is inserted into the medullary canal of the broken bone.
There are ellipsoidal holes at both ends of the rod, through which the screws that fix the nail to the bone are screwed. In three places between the holes, the surface of the rod is smoothed horizontally, which ensures stability and flexibility during installation.
The surface of the rod is engraved with a serial number (S H 12-2462 T0 1047039), which allows for traceability and identification of the tool. The intramedullary nail ensures reliable fixation of the bone to promote proper healing of the fracture, as it keeps the bones in their original position during the recovery process.
An elongated hollow rod with an almost round cross-section features elliptical perforations at both ends. In three locations along its length, the steel is horizontally polished. The surface is stamped with the serial number S H 12-2462 T0 1047039.
The rod is inserted into the bone to allow the operator to stabilize the fractured area. Two screws are then placed into the bone to realign the fragments into their original position.