An intramedullary nail apparatus comprises a nail having a proximal portion, a middle portion and a distal portion. The proximal portion has a longitudinal slot adapted to receive at least one fixing element and the distal portion has at least one transverse bore. The proximal portion has a longitudinal...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6228086?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6228086 - Modular intramedullary nail
