Interlocking Nails have emerged as the gold standard for treating long bone fractures in human medicine, thanks to their biological and mechanical advantages over traditional plate fixation methods. These innovative implants are inserted into the intramedullary canal of the bone, a minimally invasive approach that preserves the surrounding soft tissues and vascularity of the periosteum, promoting better healing.
The Interlocking Nail construct offers superior mechanical resistance to compression, bending, and torsional forces, compared to traditional plate or plate-rod constructs, making it particularly well-suited for comminuted fractures where bone fragments are severely displaced or shattered. ILNs are placed neutral to the long axis of the nail-bone construct