An ankle arthrodesis nail indicated for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis (fusion).Specific indications include: Avascular necrosis of the talus; Failed total ankle arthroplasty; Trauma (malunited tibial pilon fracture); Severe deformity or instability as a result of talipes equinovarus, cerebral vascular accident, paralysis or other neuromuscular disease; Revision ankle arthrodesis; Neuroarthropathy; Rheumatoid arthritis; Osteoarthritis; Pseudoarthrosis; Post-traumatic arthrosis; Previously infected arthrosis; Charcot foot; Severe endstage degenerative arthritis; Severe defects after tumor resection; Pantalar arthrodesis
A sterile rod made of metal or other material (e.g., carbon fibre) designed to be inserted into the intramedullary canal of any long bone [e.g., femur, tibia, humerus (including fixation of the glenoid), talus, fibula, radius, ulna] to immobilize by holding the ends of a fractured or diseased bone together (i.e., in position) for the purpose of joint fusion or arthrodesis (an operation to permanently fix a joint in position). The device is used for traumatic repair or reconstructive procedures; it may include screws if locked into place. This is a single-use device.
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