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Abstract
The intramedullary nail (1) has a longitudinal axis (2), a proximal end (3), a distal end (4), at least one hole (10, 11) that extends transversely to the longitudinal axis (2) and is situated in a plane (20) with a defined diameter (d10, d11) to accommodate a locking element (12, 13), as well as a longitudinal slot (9) extending in the plane (20) parallel to the longitudinal axis (2). In the unexpanded state of the intramedullary nail (1) the longitudinal slot (9) has a width b, measured perpendicularly to the plane (20) in the region outside of the holes (10, 11), said slot being maximum 0.6 times that of the smallest defined diameter (d10) of the holes (10, 11).
Description
23.8.2004 English translation of the specification of the International Patent Application No.
PCT/CH03/00591 "Intramedullary nail" in the name of Mathys Medizinaltechnik AG
Intramedullary nail The invention concerns an intramedullary nail according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
From CH-A5 668 173 Klaue an intramedullary nail is known, that has a longitudinal slot at its distal end. This known intramedullary nail is intended to be introduced into the medullary space only after the implantation of the associated locking element (a screw or a bolt), where with its slotted tip it contacts the locking screw, due to which the slot expands, so that the intramedullary nail can slide over the locking screw up to its end position. Thus the initially set locking screw serves as a targeting aid for the intramedullary nail to be subsequently implanted. To enable to do this, the longitudinal slot of this known intramedullary nail is relatively wide in comparison with the diameter of the locking screw, because the longitudinal slot could otherwise not open. However, the relatively wide longitudinal slot has two disadvantages: first the strength of the tip of the intramedullary nail is greatly reduced, and secondly it may happen anytime that the intramedullary nail would move axially relative to the locking screw.
This is where the invention wants to provide remedy. The object of the invention is to produce a slotted intramedullary nail, that after the introduction of the locking element does not permit relative axial movements.
This objective is achieved by the invention with an intramedullary nail having the features of claim 1.
The advantages of the intramedullary nail according to the invention are manifold:
a) the reduced rigidity of the nail facilitates the implanting, b) when using locking bolts, the diameters of which are slightly greater than the transverse hole in the intramedullary nail, due to the elastic deformation of the nail the bolts can be clamped, leading to a better anchoring of the nail in the bone, c) due to the elasticity in the region of the slot, where the locking holes are also situated, in the case of small nail diameters locking bolts with larger diameters can be used (in the case of conventional nails this would lead to a reduction of the cross-section of the nail, due to large holes), d) due to the elasticity, caused by the slot, detrimental stress concentration can be reduced in the region of the locking holes, e) no relative longitudinal movement is possible between the intramedullary nail and the locking screw without a plastic deformation of the intramedullary nail or of the locking screw taking place, and f) the locking elements) is (are) clamped without any clearance and are secured against angular misalignment or any movement.
In the case of a particular embodiment the width of the slot b of the intramedullary nail is maximum 0.5 times, preferably maximum 0.4 times that of the smallest defined diameter of the holes. By virtue of this the intramedullary nail is flexible in an optimum manner during the introduction and the locking elements are fixed and clamped angularly stable in an optimum manner.
In the case of another embodiment the number of holes 10, 11 is two, while the diameter d10 of the hole closer to the opening of the longitudinal slot is smaller than diameter d11 of the other hole. Due to this locking elements with larger dimensions can be used, resulting in fewer broken bolts.
The longitudinal slot of the intramedullary nail has a length of L, that is preferably 10 times, typically 15 times that of the smallest defined diameter d10 of the holes.
Due to this the intramedullary nail is flexible when being introduced.
The width b of the slot should preferably be constant over the entire length L
of the slot. The result of this is a simplified manufacturing technology as well as a minimal weakening of the intramedullary nail with the smallest possible slot width.
PCT/CH03/00591 "Intramedullary nail" in the name of Mathys Medizinaltechnik AG
Intramedullary nail The invention concerns an intramedullary nail according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
From CH-A5 668 173 Klaue an intramedullary nail is known, that has a longitudinal slot at its distal end. This known intramedullary nail is intended to be introduced into the medullary space only after the implantation of the associated locking element (a screw or a bolt), where with its slotted tip it contacts the locking screw, due to which the slot expands, so that the intramedullary nail can slide over the locking screw up to its end position. Thus the initially set locking screw serves as a targeting aid for the intramedullary nail to be subsequently implanted. To enable to do this, the longitudinal slot of this known intramedullary nail is relatively wide in comparison with the diameter of the locking screw, because the longitudinal slot could otherwise not open. However, the relatively wide longitudinal slot has two disadvantages: first the strength of the tip of the intramedullary nail is greatly reduced, and secondly it may happen anytime that the intramedullary nail would move axially relative to the locking screw.
This is where the invention wants to provide remedy. The object of the invention is to produce a slotted intramedullary nail, that after the introduction of the locking element does not permit relative axial movements.
This objective is achieved by the invention with an intramedullary nail having the features of claim 1.
The advantages of the intramedullary nail according to the invention are manifold:
a) the reduced rigidity of the nail facilitates the implanting, b) when using locking bolts, the diameters of which are slightly greater than the transverse hole in the intramedullary nail, due to the elastic deformation of the nail the bolts can be clamped, leading to a better anchoring of the nail in the bone, c) due to the elasticity in the region of the slot, where the locking holes are also situated, in the case of small nail diameters locking bolts with larger diameters can be used (in the case of conventional nails this would lead to a reduction of the cross-section of the nail, due to large holes), d) due to the elasticity, caused by the slot, detrimental stress concentration can be reduced in the region of the locking holes, e) no relative longitudinal movement is possible between the intramedullary nail and the locking screw without a plastic deformation of the intramedullary nail or of the locking screw taking place, and f) the locking elements) is (are) clamped without any clearance and are secured against angular misalignment or any movement.
In the case of a particular embodiment the width of the slot b of the intramedullary nail is maximum 0.5 times, preferably maximum 0.4 times that of the smallest defined diameter of the holes. By virtue of this the intramedullary nail is flexible in an optimum manner during the introduction and the locking elements are fixed and clamped angularly stable in an optimum manner.
In the case of another embodiment the number of holes 10, 11 is two, while the diameter d10 of the hole closer to the opening of the longitudinal slot is smaller than diameter d11 of the other hole. Due to this locking elements with larger dimensions can be used, resulting in fewer broken bolts.
The longitudinal slot of the intramedullary nail has a length of L, that is preferably 10 times, typically 15 times that of the smallest defined diameter d10 of the holes.
Due to this the intramedullary nail is flexible when being introduced.
The width b of the slot should preferably be constant over the entire length L
of the slot. The result of this is a simplified manufacturing technology as well as a minimal weakening of the intramedullary nail with the smallest possible slot width.
The slot can be protected, for example in the form of a dovetail, that limits the expansion of the slot within reason. This will prevent a possible excessive expansion of the slot.
In the case of a particular embodiment the longitudinal slot commences at the proximal end of the intramedullary nail. In contrast to an intramedullary nail with the conventional distal slot, an intramedullary nail with a proximal slot has the advantage that it can be elastically pre-expanded by means of a suitable driving instrument, so that the locking element could be introduced into the intramedullary nail through the target yoke of the instrument. After removing the instrument the proximal slot closes again, due to which the locking elements are firmly clamped in the intramedullary nail.
In the case of a further embodiment the longitudinal slot terminates neither at the distal end nor at the proximal end of the intramedullary nail. This enclosed version has the advantage, that an unintentionally large expansion of the distal (or proximal) end of the intramedullary nail is prevented, particularly for intramedullary nails with a small diameter. Such an expansion may lead to stress concentration at the end of the slot. If the slot is closed at both ends, the locking elements can be clamped even firmer.
The intramedullary nail may have a hollow construction in the direction of the longitudinal axis.
The locking elements to be introduced into the holes of the intramedullary nail have a defined diameter, that are preferably greater than the defined diameter of the associated hole. The defined diameter of the locking element can, however, be the same as the defined diameter of the associated hole. The latter execution has the advantage, that the rigidity of the nail is reduced and the implanting is simplified.
The defined diameter of the locking element can, however, be at least 1.1 times, preferably 1.2 times that of the defined diameter of the associated hole. In the case of this execution larger locking elements can be used while retaining the cross-section of the nail and the breaking of the locking elements can be prevented in the case of small intramedullary nails.
The diameter of the locking element, introduced closer to the opening of the longitudinal slot, is preferably larger than the diameter of the other locking elements.
By introducing the locking element into the hole the intramedullary nail will be elastically expanded in the region of the longitudinal slot. The length L of the longitudinal slot should preferably be so chosen, that when the locking element is introduced the intramedullary nail is deformed only within the elastic range.
In the case of a further embodiment the intramedullary nail has an additional locking hole, extending at right angle to the plane of the holes. This results in an increase of the rigidity of the nail after its implanting and the setting of the locking elements in the plane of both holes. The elasticity of the nail is achieved by the longitudinal slot and simplifies the implanting of the nail. However, once the nail is implanted, the return of the rigidity is desirable, particularly in the case of thin nails.
The invention and developments of the invention are explained in detail below based on partly schematic illustrations of several embodiments.
They show in:
Fig.1 - a partial longitudinal section through an intramedullary nail slotted at the distal end, Fig.2 - a partial longitudinal section according to Fig.1 with inserted locking elements, Fig.3 - a partial longitudinal section according to Fig.2, rotated by 90°, Fig.4 - a partial longitudinal section according to Fig.2 with an additional transverse hole, Fig.5 - an enlarged section of Fig.4 in the region of the additional transverse hole, 5 Fig.6 - a partial longitudinal section through an intramedullary nail slotted in the proximal end, with a targeting yoke placed on it, Fig.7 - a partial longitudinal section according to Fig.6, rotated by 90°, Fig.8 - a partial longitudinal section according to Fig.7 with an inserted locking element and the targeting yoke removed, Fig.9 - a partial longitudinal section through an intramedullary nail having an unopened slot in the distal part, Fig.10 - a partial longitudinal section according to Fig.7 with inserted locking elements, and Fig.11 - a partial longitudinal section through an intramedullary nail slotted in the distal part, with a slot protection.
The distal end of the intramedullary nail 1, illustrated in Fig.1, has a longitudinal axis 2, a proximal end 3, a distal end 4, as well as two holes 10,11 extending transversely to the longitudinal axis 2 and at right angle to the plane of the drawing, having diameters d10 and d11, to accommodate the locking elements 12, 13 (Fig.2) in the form of locking screws, as well as a longitudinal slot 9 with a constant width b and a length L = (20 X d10), said slot commencing at the distal end 4 and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis 2 and at right angle to the plane of the drawing. At the same time the diameter d10 of the hole 10 situated closer to the open end of the longitudinal slot 9 is somewhat larger than the diameter d11 of the other hole 11.
In the region between the two holes 10, 11 the longitudinal slot 9 has a width b =
(0.2 X d10), measured in the plane of the drawing.
In the case of a particular embodiment the longitudinal slot commences at the proximal end of the intramedullary nail. In contrast to an intramedullary nail with the conventional distal slot, an intramedullary nail with a proximal slot has the advantage that it can be elastically pre-expanded by means of a suitable driving instrument, so that the locking element could be introduced into the intramedullary nail through the target yoke of the instrument. After removing the instrument the proximal slot closes again, due to which the locking elements are firmly clamped in the intramedullary nail.
In the case of a further embodiment the longitudinal slot terminates neither at the distal end nor at the proximal end of the intramedullary nail. This enclosed version has the advantage, that an unintentionally large expansion of the distal (or proximal) end of the intramedullary nail is prevented, particularly for intramedullary nails with a small diameter. Such an expansion may lead to stress concentration at the end of the slot. If the slot is closed at both ends, the locking elements can be clamped even firmer.
The intramedullary nail may have a hollow construction in the direction of the longitudinal axis.
The locking elements to be introduced into the holes of the intramedullary nail have a defined diameter, that are preferably greater than the defined diameter of the associated hole. The defined diameter of the locking element can, however, be the same as the defined diameter of the associated hole. The latter execution has the advantage, that the rigidity of the nail is reduced and the implanting is simplified.
The defined diameter of the locking element can, however, be at least 1.1 times, preferably 1.2 times that of the defined diameter of the associated hole. In the case of this execution larger locking elements can be used while retaining the cross-section of the nail and the breaking of the locking elements can be prevented in the case of small intramedullary nails.
The diameter of the locking element, introduced closer to the opening of the longitudinal slot, is preferably larger than the diameter of the other locking elements.
By introducing the locking element into the hole the intramedullary nail will be elastically expanded in the region of the longitudinal slot. The length L of the longitudinal slot should preferably be so chosen, that when the locking element is introduced the intramedullary nail is deformed only within the elastic range.
In the case of a further embodiment the intramedullary nail has an additional locking hole, extending at right angle to the plane of the holes. This results in an increase of the rigidity of the nail after its implanting and the setting of the locking elements in the plane of both holes. The elasticity of the nail is achieved by the longitudinal slot and simplifies the implanting of the nail. However, once the nail is implanted, the return of the rigidity is desirable, particularly in the case of thin nails.
The invention and developments of the invention are explained in detail below based on partly schematic illustrations of several embodiments.
They show in:
Fig.1 - a partial longitudinal section through an intramedullary nail slotted at the distal end, Fig.2 - a partial longitudinal section according to Fig.1 with inserted locking elements, Fig.3 - a partial longitudinal section according to Fig.2, rotated by 90°, Fig.4 - a partial longitudinal section according to Fig.2 with an additional transverse hole, Fig.5 - an enlarged section of Fig.4 in the region of the additional transverse hole, 5 Fig.6 - a partial longitudinal section through an intramedullary nail slotted in the proximal end, with a targeting yoke placed on it, Fig.7 - a partial longitudinal section according to Fig.6, rotated by 90°, Fig.8 - a partial longitudinal section according to Fig.7 with an inserted locking element and the targeting yoke removed, Fig.9 - a partial longitudinal section through an intramedullary nail having an unopened slot in the distal part, Fig.10 - a partial longitudinal section according to Fig.7 with inserted locking elements, and Fig.11 - a partial longitudinal section through an intramedullary nail slotted in the distal part, with a slot protection.
The distal end of the intramedullary nail 1, illustrated in Fig.1, has a longitudinal axis 2, a proximal end 3, a distal end 4, as well as two holes 10,11 extending transversely to the longitudinal axis 2 and at right angle to the plane of the drawing, having diameters d10 and d11, to accommodate the locking elements 12, 13 (Fig.2) in the form of locking screws, as well as a longitudinal slot 9 with a constant width b and a length L = (20 X d10), said slot commencing at the distal end 4 and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis 2 and at right angle to the plane of the drawing. At the same time the diameter d10 of the hole 10 situated closer to the open end of the longitudinal slot 9 is somewhat larger than the diameter d11 of the other hole 11.
In the region between the two holes 10, 11 the longitudinal slot 9 has a width b =
(0.2 X d10), measured in the plane of the drawing.
Both holes 10, 11 have a centre 5, 6, respectively. The longitudinal slot 9 extends from its opening situated at the distal end 4 through both holes 10, 11 slightly further to the proximal end up to the base 8 of the slot in the form of a small hole having a very small diameter. The distance between the base 8 of the slot and the centre 6 of the hole 11 is L2. The greater L2, the more flexible the intramedullary nail.
The distance between the two centres 5, 6 of the two holes 10, 11 is L1. In this embodiment L1 is approx. 30 mm.
Furthermore, the intramedullary nail 1 has a continuous cannulation 7, extending coaxially with the longitudinal axis 2.
As illustrated in Fig.2, two locking elements 12, 13 can be introduced in the form of bone screws through the two holes 10,11. On this occasion an expansion of the longitudinal slot 9 takes place, so that at the open end of the longitudinal slot its width increases from b to b'>b.
As illustrated in Fig.3, the shaft of both locking elements 12, 13 has a diameter D10, D11, corresponding to the 1.2-fold of the diameter of the corresponding holes 10, 11, so that after the introduction of the two locking elements 12, 13 into the holes 10, 11 the intramedullary nail 1 is elastically expanded in the region of its longitudinal slot 9, as this is illustrated in Fig.4.
Fig.4 illustrates a variation of the intramedullary nail 1, whereby an additional third hole 15 is provided between the two holes 10, 11. The hole 15 is 90°
relative to the two other holes 10, 11.
As it is illustrated in Figs.4 and 5, an additional locking element 14, in the form of a locking screw, can be introduced into this additional hole 15. In that segment of the intramedullary nail 1, which is removed from the entry side, an inner thread 16 is provided, that is engaged by the outside thread 17 of the locking element 14, so that the intramedullary nail 1 is held together again in the slotted region by means of the locking element 14.
Figs.6-8 illustrate a variation of the intramedullary nail 1, whereby the longitudinal slot 9 is provided not at the distal end 4, but at the proximal end 3 of the intramedullary nail 1. In the case of this embodiment only a single hole 10 is provided to accommodate a single locking element 13 in the form of a locking screw. Otherwise this execution corresponds to that according to Figs.1 and 2 for a distally slotted intramedullary nail 1.
As Fig.6 illustrates, the insertion of the locking element 13 into the hole 10 is carried out with the target yoke 18 placed on; on this occasion the slotted proximal end of the intramedullary nail 1 is expanded, as indicated by arrows (Fig.7), by the connecting screw 19, so that the locking element 13, having larger dimensions than the hole 10, can be inserted in the hole without any problem.
The connecting screw 19 is subsequently released, so that the target yoke 18 can be removed. At the same time the slotted intramedullary nail 1 attempts to contract again at the proximal end 3 as indicated by arrows 21 (Fig.B), and consequently secures the inserted locking element 13 in the hole 10 in an angularly stable manner.
Figs.9 and 10 illustrate a further variation of the intramedullary nail 1, whereby the distal slot 9 is closed at both of its ends, i.e. it is not opened at the distal end 4 of the intramedullary nail 1 as is the case for the executions according to Figs.1-4.
By virtue of this construction the longitudinal slot 9 expands from its initial width b1 to a width of b1' when the locking elements 12 and 13 are introduced into the holes 10 and 11. Thus the expanded longitudinal slot 9 exerts a permanent clamnailg force on both locking elements 12 and 13 in the holes 10 and 11, so that they can be securely held in them. The longer L is, the more flexible the intramedullary nail and the simpler its insertion. L1 can be individually adapted to suit and has no influence on the function. The longer L2, the simpler the introduction of the locking elements 12 and 13 and the weaker is their angular stability. Otherwise this execution corresponds to the embod invent according to Figs.1-4.
Fig.11 illustrates a further variation of the intramedullary nail 1, whereby the distal slot 9 is not continuously straight, i.e. extends coaxially with the longitudinal axis 2, but is bent shortly before the distal end 4, so that the slot 9 terminates laterally (on the right in this case). By reorienting the slot 9 a protection 23, 24 is realised of the "dovetail" kind that limits the expansion of the slot 9. When expanding the slot 9, the right portion 23 of the intramedullary nail 1 with its oblique end abuts against the correspondingly oblique end 24 of the left bent portion 24 of the intramedullary nail 1, and consequently prevents a further, excessive expansion of the intramedullary nail at its distal part.
The distance between the two centres 5, 6 of the two holes 10, 11 is L1. In this embodiment L1 is approx. 30 mm.
Furthermore, the intramedullary nail 1 has a continuous cannulation 7, extending coaxially with the longitudinal axis 2.
As illustrated in Fig.2, two locking elements 12, 13 can be introduced in the form of bone screws through the two holes 10,11. On this occasion an expansion of the longitudinal slot 9 takes place, so that at the open end of the longitudinal slot its width increases from b to b'>b.
As illustrated in Fig.3, the shaft of both locking elements 12, 13 has a diameter D10, D11, corresponding to the 1.2-fold of the diameter of the corresponding holes 10, 11, so that after the introduction of the two locking elements 12, 13 into the holes 10, 11 the intramedullary nail 1 is elastically expanded in the region of its longitudinal slot 9, as this is illustrated in Fig.4.
Fig.4 illustrates a variation of the intramedullary nail 1, whereby an additional third hole 15 is provided between the two holes 10, 11. The hole 15 is 90°
relative to the two other holes 10, 11.
As it is illustrated in Figs.4 and 5, an additional locking element 14, in the form of a locking screw, can be introduced into this additional hole 15. In that segment of the intramedullary nail 1, which is removed from the entry side, an inner thread 16 is provided, that is engaged by the outside thread 17 of the locking element 14, so that the intramedullary nail 1 is held together again in the slotted region by means of the locking element 14.
Figs.6-8 illustrate a variation of the intramedullary nail 1, whereby the longitudinal slot 9 is provided not at the distal end 4, but at the proximal end 3 of the intramedullary nail 1. In the case of this embodiment only a single hole 10 is provided to accommodate a single locking element 13 in the form of a locking screw. Otherwise this execution corresponds to that according to Figs.1 and 2 for a distally slotted intramedullary nail 1.
As Fig.6 illustrates, the insertion of the locking element 13 into the hole 10 is carried out with the target yoke 18 placed on; on this occasion the slotted proximal end of the intramedullary nail 1 is expanded, as indicated by arrows (Fig.7), by the connecting screw 19, so that the locking element 13, having larger dimensions than the hole 10, can be inserted in the hole without any problem.
The connecting screw 19 is subsequently released, so that the target yoke 18 can be removed. At the same time the slotted intramedullary nail 1 attempts to contract again at the proximal end 3 as indicated by arrows 21 (Fig.B), and consequently secures the inserted locking element 13 in the hole 10 in an angularly stable manner.
Figs.9 and 10 illustrate a further variation of the intramedullary nail 1, whereby the distal slot 9 is closed at both of its ends, i.e. it is not opened at the distal end 4 of the intramedullary nail 1 as is the case for the executions according to Figs.1-4.
By virtue of this construction the longitudinal slot 9 expands from its initial width b1 to a width of b1' when the locking elements 12 and 13 are introduced into the holes 10 and 11. Thus the expanded longitudinal slot 9 exerts a permanent clamnailg force on both locking elements 12 and 13 in the holes 10 and 11, so that they can be securely held in them. The longer L is, the more flexible the intramedullary nail and the simpler its insertion. L1 can be individually adapted to suit and has no influence on the function. The longer L2, the simpler the introduction of the locking elements 12 and 13 and the weaker is their angular stability. Otherwise this execution corresponds to the embod invent according to Figs.1-4.
Fig.11 illustrates a further variation of the intramedullary nail 1, whereby the distal slot 9 is not continuously straight, i.e. extends coaxially with the longitudinal axis 2, but is bent shortly before the distal end 4, so that the slot 9 terminates laterally (on the right in this case). By reorienting the slot 9 a protection 23, 24 is realised of the "dovetail" kind that limits the expansion of the slot 9. When expanding the slot 9, the right portion 23 of the intramedullary nail 1 with its oblique end abuts against the correspondingly oblique end 24 of the left bent portion 24 of the intramedullary nail 1, and consequently prevents a further, excessive expansion of the intramedullary nail at its distal part.
Claims (38)
1. An intramedullary nail comprising:
a nail body having a central longitudinal axis, a proximal end, and a distal end;
at least one hole extending through the nail body and having a central hole axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the nail body, the at least one hole further having a diameter configured to accommodate a locking element, and the central axis located in a first plane;
a longitudinal slot extending through the nail body in the first plane, the longitudinal slot having an unexpanded width b measured perpendicularly to the first plane;
and an expansion limiting structure integral with the nail body for limiting expansion of the longitudinal slot, wherein the maximum unexpanded width b of the slot is 0.6 times the diameter of the at least one hole, wherein the expansion limiting structure is located at a distal end of the nail body, wherein the expansion limiting structure comprises a laterally extending channel open to a distal end of the longitudinal slot, the channel comprising first and second sides separated from one another by a predetermined distance selected so that, when portions of the nail body spaced from one another by the slot are separated by a desired maximum distance, further separation of the portions of the nail body is prevented by contact between the first and second sides of the channel.
a nail body having a central longitudinal axis, a proximal end, and a distal end;
at least one hole extending through the nail body and having a central hole axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the nail body, the at least one hole further having a diameter configured to accommodate a locking element, and the central axis located in a first plane;
a longitudinal slot extending through the nail body in the first plane, the longitudinal slot having an unexpanded width b measured perpendicularly to the first plane;
and an expansion limiting structure integral with the nail body for limiting expansion of the longitudinal slot, wherein the maximum unexpanded width b of the slot is 0.6 times the diameter of the at least one hole, wherein the expansion limiting structure is located at a distal end of the nail body, wherein the expansion limiting structure comprises a laterally extending channel open to a distal end of the longitudinal slot, the channel comprising first and second sides separated from one another by a predetermined distance selected so that, when portions of the nail body spaced from one another by the slot are separated by a desired maximum distance, further separation of the portions of the nail body is prevented by contact between the first and second sides of the channel.
2. An intramedullary nail according to claim 1, characterised in that the width b of the slot is maximum 0.5 times that of the smallest defined diameter of the holes.
3. An intramedullary nail according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the number of holes is two and the two holes extend through the nail body and have central hole axes transverse to the longitudinal axis of the nail body, while a diameter of the hole closer to the opening of the longitudinal slot is smaller than a diameter of the other hole.
4. An intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the longitudinal slot has a length of L, that is at least 10 times that of the smallest defined diameter of the holes.
5. An intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the width b of the slot is essentially constant over the entire length L of the slot.
6. An intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the longitudinal slot extends from the proximal end of the intramedullary nail.
7. An intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the longitudinal slot terminates neither at the distal end nor at the proximal end.
8. An intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that it has a hollow construction in the direction of the longitudinal axis.
9. An intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that it has at least one locking element with a defined diameter.
10. An intramedullary nail according to claim 9, characterised in that the defined diameter of the locking element is larger than the defined diameter of the associated hole.
11. An intramedullary nail according to claim 9, characterised in that the defined diameter of the locking element is the same as the defined diameter of the associated hole.
12. An intramedullary nail according to claim 9, characterised in that the defined diameter of the locking element is at least 1.1 times that of the defined diameter of the associated hole.
13. An intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 9 to 12, characterised in that when the locking element is disposed closer to the opening of the longitudinal slot, the diameter of the locking element is larger than the diameter of other locking elements.
14. An intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 9 to 13, characterised in that when the locking element is disposed in the hole, the intramedullary nail is elastically expanded in the region of the longitudinal slot.
15. An intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterised in that the length L of the longitudinal slot is so chosen, that during the insertion of the locking elements the intramedullary nail deforms only in the elastic range.
16. An intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterised in that it has an additional locking hole, extending at right angle to the plane.
17. An intramedullary nail according to claim 2, characterised in that the width b of the slot is maximum 0.4 times that of the smallest defined diameter of the holes.
18. An intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 4 to 17, characterised in that the longitudinal slot has a length of L, that is at least 15 times that of the smallest defined diameter of the holes.
19. An intramedullary nail according to claim 12, characterised in that the defined diameter of the locking element is at least 1.2 times that of the defined diameter of the associated hole.
20. An intramedullary nail comprising:
a nail body having a central longitudinal axis, a proximal end, and a distal end;
at least one hole extending through the nail body and having a central hole axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the nail body, the at least one hole further having a diameter configured to accommodate a locking element, and the central axis located in a first plane;
a longitudinal slot extending through the nail body in the first plane, the longitudinal slot bending before reaching the distal end of the nail body and terminating laterally through the nail body to form a laterally extending channel including first and second sides separated from one another that permits expansion of the longitudinal slot up to a predetermined limit, separation of the portions of the nail body beyond the predetermined limit being prevented by contact between the first and second sides of the channel.
a nail body having a central longitudinal axis, a proximal end, and a distal end;
at least one hole extending through the nail body and having a central hole axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the nail body, the at least one hole further having a diameter configured to accommodate a locking element, and the central axis located in a first plane;
a longitudinal slot extending through the nail body in the first plane, the longitudinal slot bending before reaching the distal end of the nail body and terminating laterally through the nail body to form a laterally extending channel including first and second sides separated from one another that permits expansion of the longitudinal slot up to a predetermined limit, separation of the portions of the nail body beyond the predetermined limit being prevented by contact between the first and second sides of the channel.
21. The intramedullary nail according to claim 20, wherein the longitudinal slot has a maximum unexpanded width b that is 0.6 times the diameter of the smallest defined diameter of the holes, the width b measured perpendicularly to the first plane.
22. The intramedullary nail according to claim 21, wherein the width b of the slot is maximum 0.4 times that of the smallest defined diameter of the holes.
23. The intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 20 to 22, wherein the nail includes at least two holes extending through the nail body and having central hole axes transverse to the longitudinal axis of the nail body, the at least two holes having two different diameters.
24. The intramedullary nail according to claim 23, further comprising an additional transverse hole extending through the nail substantially perpendicular to the first plane.
25. The intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 20 to 24, wherein the longitudinal slot has a length of L that is at least 10 times that of the smallest defined diameter of the holes.
26. The intramedullary nail according to claim 25, wherein the length of L is at least 15 times that of the smallest defined diameter of the holes.
27. The intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 20 to 26, wherein the width b of the slot is essentially constant over the entire length L of the slot.
28. The intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 20 to 27, wherein the intramedullary nail has a hollow construction in the direction of the longitudinal axis.
29. An intramedullary nail comprising:
a nail body having a central longitudinal axis, a proximal end, and a distal end;
at least one hole extending through the nail body and having a central hole axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the nail body, the at least one hole further having a diameter configured to accommodate a locking element, and the central axis located in a first plane;
a longitudinal slot extending through the nail body in the first plane and closed at a proximal end and a distal end thereof, the longitudinal slot expanding up to a predetermined limit and applying a clamping force on the locking element when received in the at least one hole.
a nail body having a central longitudinal axis, a proximal end, and a distal end;
at least one hole extending through the nail body and having a central hole axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the nail body, the at least one hole further having a diameter configured to accommodate a locking element, and the central axis located in a first plane;
a longitudinal slot extending through the nail body in the first plane and closed at a proximal end and a distal end thereof, the longitudinal slot expanding up to a predetermined limit and applying a clamping force on the locking element when received in the at least one hole.
30. The intramedullary nail according to claim 29, wherein the longitudinal slot has a maximum unexpanded width b that is 0.6 times the diameter of the smallest defined diameter of the holes, the width b measured perpendicularly to the first plane.
31. The intramedullary nail according to claim 30, wherein the width b of the slot is maximum 0.4 times that of the smallest defined diameter of the holes.
32. The intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 29 to 31, wherein the nail includes at least two holes extending through the nail body and having central hole axes transverse to the longitudinal axis of the nail body, the at least two holes having one of a common diameter and two different diameters.
33. The intramedullary nail according to claim 32, further comprising an additional transverse hole extending through the nail substantially perpendicular to the first plane.
34. The intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 29 to 33, wherein the longitudinal slot has a length of L that is at least 10 times that of the smallest defined diameter of the holes.
35. The intramedullary nail according to claim 34, wherein the length of L is at least 15 times that of the smallest defined diameter of the holes.
36. The intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 34 to 35, wherein the length of L determines a flexibility of the longitudinal slot for accommodation of the locking element.
37. The intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 29 to 36, wherein the width b of the slot is essentially constant over the entire length L of the slot.
38. The intramedullary nail according to any one of claims 29 to 37, wherein the intramedullary nail has a hollow construction in the direction of the longitudinal axis.
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