Interlocking Nail System
Surg'X offers the first angle-stable, anatomical titanium veterinary interlocking nail for the treatment of long bone fractures in small animals.
Interlocking nails are the gold standard in human long-bone trauma, thanks to their biological and mechanical advantages over plates. Their intramedullary insertion, which is particularly suited to minimally invasive approaches, preserves soft tissues and vascularization of the periosteum. The mechanical resistance in compression, bending and torsion of an interlocking nail construct, which is much greater than that of a locking plate, is particularly interesting in the treatment of comminuted fractures.
However, their use in dogs and cats has not yet been widespread due to the technological limitations of the products previously available to the veterinary segment.
Surg’X system incorporates technical characteristics hitherto reserved for human surgery:
- Anatomical curvature: Unique patented curvature radius, suitable for the natural curvature of long bones in dogs and cats: Restoration of the anatomical profile of the bones
- Avoid conflicts with the insertion of the cranial cruciate ligament on the tibia thanks to a more cranial insertion
- More distal anchorage on the femur, widening of the indications
Advanced Versatile Locking:
- Angle-stable locking system
- Several locking options adapted to the type of fracture: 2 medio-lateral screws, 1 cranio-caudal screw
- Locking holes closer to the extremities: widening of the indications for metaphyseal or even epiphyseal fractures.
Cannula:
- Control of locking during surgery using a guide pin.
- Guidance of the nail with a guide pin during its insertion
TA6V anodized titanium alloy:
- Excellent biocompatibility and high mechanical resistance.
- Modulus of elasticity closer to that of cortical bone: reduces stress-shielding phenomena, better transmission of stresses between fragments to promote healing.
- Coloured anodization: colour coded according to the sizes, better ergonomics